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7 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ

Solar panelsNotable views3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Grove Hill Close

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

7 Grove Hill Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£512/sq ft) was about 65.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £375,000 in October 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Grove Hill Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2010from Sept 2010
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Aug 2021from Nov 2010
EPC improved fromC73toD60
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Grove Hill Close has no planning applications on record.

6

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 7 Grove Hill Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£393,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£375,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 October 2024Most recent

    £375,000

    +13.6%over 7 years

  2. 29 June 2017

    £330,000

    +36.4%over 5 years

  3. 10 August 2011

    £242,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8EJ: £295,000 (2021–2013).

On the street

Versus other Grove Hill Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 7 Grove Hill Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,515

Street avg £3,883

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 12 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Grove Hill Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£332k

1 Abbotsmead Place, Caversham

RG4 8BB

2 bed2 bath
£277k

1 Buckingham Gate, Emmer Green

RG4 8RT

2 bed1 bath
£399k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

RG4 8RX

3 bed1 bath
£475k

1 Cedarwood Crescent, Caversham

RG4 8NW

3 bed
£487k

1 Crendon Court, Caversham

RG4 8BE

3 bed
£515k

1 Chester Street, Caversham

RG4 8JH

3 bed2 bath
£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

RG4 8SX

3 bed1 bath
£187k

1 Archway House, Gosbrook Road, Caversham

RG4 8HU

1 bed1 bath
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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Grove Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 15 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 8EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8EJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.