Sold STC Semi-detached

3 BLAKENEY FIELDS

HUNGERFORD, GREAT SHEFFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE RG17 7BX

3 beds 1 baths 753 sq ft Listed 18 Sep 2015 (-3917d)

£235,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (RG17 7BX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 BLAKENEY FIELDS, HUNGERFORD, GREAT SHEFFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE RG17 7BX |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 70 m² |
| Last sold | £235,000 Feb 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,305/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,973

### Recommendations
- B4 (£300 - £600)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- L2 (£1,600 - £2,400)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1232-7027-3100-0917-4202)

## Description

Sitting Room:  14'9" (4.5m) x 14'8" (4.47m) max

Dining Room:  9'5" (2.87m) x 7'8" (2.34m)

Study/Playroom:  11'2" (3.4m) x 8'1" (2.46m)

Utility:  8'2" (2.49m) x 4'1" (1.24m)

Kitchen:  9'5" (2.87m) x 6'5" (1.96m)

Bedroom 1:  13'8" (4.17m) x 8'5" (2.57m)

Bedroom 2:  11'8" (3.56m) x 8'1" (2.46m)

Bedroom 3:  8'4" (2.54m) x 6'5" (1.96m)

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #13559159
- **Address:** 3 Blakeney Fields, Great Shefford, RG17 7BX
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/05/2019
- **Work Completed:** 30/04/2019
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX | £235,000 | 19/02/2016 | Terraced |
| 3 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX | £141,250 | 05/07/2000 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 21 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX | £295,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 23 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX | £330,000 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] ORCHARD COTTAGE BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX | £395,000 | 14/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 THE MEAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DD | £345,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX | £310,000 | 20/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 THE MEAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DE | £415,500 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 17 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX | £231,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| RITCHFIELD WANTAGE ROAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DF | £286,000 | 31/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 THE MEAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DD | £331,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 DOWNSHIRE CLOSE, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BS | £293,500 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 20 HAWTHORNE WAY, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BT | £268,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| RITCHFIELD WANTAGE ROAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DF | £265,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £312,200 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £314,857 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £499,063 (8 Semi-detached, RG17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -52.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Berkshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,155/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,283/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,411/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £160,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £128,300

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,357/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 44.5%
- **10y growth:** 85.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Berkshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 21%
- **10y growth (index):** 31%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

70 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£235,000 Feb 2016

Price per m²

£3,357/m²

Local average

£499,063 (-52.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,056 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Heating: Electric
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Front garden, Rear garden

Description

The accommodation includes a downstairs cloakroom, a sitting room and a separate dining room. The kitchen has a range of light coloured units together with a built-in oven and hob. There is also a study/playroom and a useful utility. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom that includes a shower. Outside there is a driveway to the side and an enclosed garden that has a patio area, lawn and shed.

Sitting Room: 14'9" (4.5m) x 14'8" (4.47m) max
Dining Room: 9'5" (2.87m) x 7'8" (2.34m)
Study/Playroom: 11'2" (3.4m) x 8'1" (2.46m)
Utility: 8'2" (2.49m) x 4'1" (1.24m)
Kitchen: 9'5" (2.87m) x 6'5" (1.96m)
Bedroom 1: 13'8" (4.17m) x 8'5" (2.57m)
Bedroom 2: 11'8" (3.56m) x 8'1" (2.46m)
Bedroom 3: 8'4" (2.54m) x 6'5" (1.96m)

Listed by

Hungerford

Marc Allen Estate Agents

Reference: 54761936

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/03/2022

Current heating cost: £1,305/year

Potential heating cost: £653/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,973

EPC F or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,600 - £2,400)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #13559159

Property Details

Street: 3 Blakeney Fields

Town: Great Shefford

Postcode: RG17 7BX

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/05/2019

Work Completed: 30/04/2019

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

66% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/02/2016 (10 years ago)	£235,000	+66.4%
Sold	05/07/2000 (25 years ago)	£141,250	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street 21 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX	£295,000	16/01/2026	Terraced
Same street 23 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX	£330,000	18/08/2023	Terraced
Same street ORCHARD COTTAGE BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX	£395,000	14/03/2023	Semi-detached
43 THE MEAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DD	£345,000	16/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 12 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX	£310,000	20/10/2022	Semi-detached
4 THE MEAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DE	£415,500	14/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 17 BLAKENEY FIELDS, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BX	£231,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
RITCHFIELD WANTAGE ROAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DF	£286,000	31/01/2022	Semi-detached
15 THE MEAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DD	£331,000	17/09/2021	Semi-detached
2 DOWNSHIRE CLOSE, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BS	£293,500	26/07/2021	Semi-detached
20 HAWTHORNE WAY, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7BT	£268,000	28/06/2021	Semi-detached
RITCHFIELD WANTAGE ROAD, GREAT SHEFFORD, HUNGERFORD, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG17 7DF	£265,000	25/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £312,200 (5 sales)

Area average: £314,857 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 44.5%

10y growth 85.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Berkshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.1%

5y (index) 21%

10y (index) 31%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Berkshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,155/mo

Realistic £1,283/mo

Optimistic £1,411/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Berkshire.

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Great Shefford Village Shop	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Unknown	3.5 miles
Train station	Kintbury	5.2 miles
Train station	Hungerford	5.3 miles
Hospital	Wantage Community Hospital	7.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Shefford C.E. Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2017
New Barn School	Other	2.1 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School	Primary	2.2 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2017
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School	Primary	2.4 miles	Good — 29 Jan 2019
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School	Primary	3.4 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.55%

Max investor price (0.8%) £160,375

Target investor price (1%) £128,300

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).