3, Elm Lane, RG6 5UE

3 Elm Lane is a 284 m² / 3,057 sq ft detached home in Earley. It sold for £1,150,000 in January 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £1,269k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £1,272k to £1,650k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jan 2021 £1,150,000 12.4% 10.7%
Sep 2011 £385,000 na na
Internal area
284 square metres (3,057 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,049 per square metre (£376 per square foot) in Jan 2021. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,468 per square metre (£415 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2021 £1,150,000 £4,049 £1,268,954 £4,468
Sep 2011 £385,000 £1,356 £580,127 £2,043

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 284 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,268,954. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Earley are now selling for between £4,480 and £5,810 per square metre (£416 and £539 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 284 m², this implies a valuation between £1,272,000 and £1,650,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
1,152 square metres (12,400 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2015 131591
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
3 Elm Lane Lower Earley Reading
Description:
Planning application for a glamping-camping site.
Planning ref:
September 2012 121925
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
3 Elm Lane Lower Earley Reading
Description:
Proposed erection of a two storey side and rear and single storey rear extensions, two storey and single storey front extensions, new dormer windows to rear to create habitable accommodation in roof space, plus new detached garage. Demolition of existing garage.
Planning ref:
July 2012 122449
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application refused
Address:
3 Elm Lane Lower Earley Reading
Description:
Outline application for Proposed erection of 2 x 4 bedroom detached dwellings and demolition of existing dwelling. Approval sought for access, appearance, layout and scale (landscaping reserved).
EPC Inspections
Summary:
17 July 2020 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 9 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
284 sqm (3,057 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and underfloor, mains gas.
Summary:
21 April 2011 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
85 sqm (915 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

3 Elm Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £1,268,954.
  • Based on an internal area of 284 m² and recent prices in Earley, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £1,272,000 to £1,650,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 3 Elm Lane last sold for £1,150,000 in January 2021.

HouseMetric shows 3 Elm Lane as 284 m² (3,057 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 5 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 17 July 2020. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 3 Elm Lane was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

3 Elm Lane is in postcode RG6 5UE, in Earley. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Elm Lane, RG6 5UE or analysis of the Earley property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.