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Flat 3, 11 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. At 91 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (67–91 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (66 versus a best of 83). The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 66), 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 Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 91 m² the property is well over the postcode median (68 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 is 25% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 25.3% below the postcode norm. 15 years since the last transfer (October 2011).

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

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 3

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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 2)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromC72toD66
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 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 Flat 3, 11 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.
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.

Flat 3 is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,637

Street avg £3,971

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 3

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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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 3, 11 Grove Hill Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.