What kind of home is 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU?

8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU?

8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU use?

The latest EPC at 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU?

The only planning records linked to 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU?

8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU in?

8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU sits in Arborfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU?

Police records around 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU?

The closest primary school to 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU is The Coombes Church of England Primary School (1.7km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (428m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Parsons Close, RG2 9NU is Sheerlands Road, 370m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Parsons Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NU

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Parsons Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Parsons Close is a semi-detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9NU). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2021.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Parsons Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Parsons Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NU

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Jan 2021
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1455/2012, AREA 3 T5, Silver Birch â Tip-reduce branches overhanging 8 Parsons Close by 3 metres and remove deadwood.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
203076
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Parsons Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£497,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Parsons Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Parsons Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Reading district page.

Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Sheerlands Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 9NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

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FAQ

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