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Flat 2, 11 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ

EPC B3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 67 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (67–91 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (83 versus a worst of 66). Other recorded features include a balcony. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (June 2021) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 15.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £265,500.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 2

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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.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromC78toB83
Hot Water
ImmersionSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
3%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 century1st Floor FlatEPC BNo 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 Flat 2, 11 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Flat 2 saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£279,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£265,500

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 March 2020Most recent

    £265,500

    -15.7%over 8 years
  2. 5 November 2011

    £315,000

    +62.6%over 11 months
  3. 8 December 2010

    £193,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8EJ: £302,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Grove Hill Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,963

Street avg £3,824

Above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 2

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
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.

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 Flat 2, 11 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.