What kind of home is 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN?

22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN sell for?

22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN last sold for £290,000 in October 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN?

22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN use?

The latest EPC at 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN?

22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN in?

22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN sits in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

Is 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN in a safe area?

Police records around 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN?

The closest primary school to 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN is Caversham Primary School (415m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (510m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN?

The closest bus stop to 22 Grove Hill, RG4 8PN is Grove Hill, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Grove Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 22 Grove Hill

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

22 Grove Hill is a three-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8PN). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Today's modelled estimate of £599,000 sits 106.6% above the 2011 sale of £290,000. 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromF35toE50

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jan 2022from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromE50toD61

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Grove Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Grove Hill has no planning applications on record.

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.

22 Grove Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£599,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£290,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 October 2011Most recent
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8PN: £452,000 (2022–2019).

Nearby sales in RG4 8PN

On the street

Versus other Grove Hill homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 22 Grove Hill runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,377

Street avg £3,382

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

On par

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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.

£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

RG4 8SX

3 bed1 bath

£515k

1 Chester Street, Caversham

RG4 8JH

3 bed2 bath

£487k

1 Crendon Court, Caversham

RG4 8BE

3 bed

£475k

1 Cedarwood Crescent, Caversham

RG4 8NW

3 bed

£399k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

RG4 8RX

3 bed1 bath

£618k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

RG4 8HR

4 bed2 bath

£546k

1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

RG4 8XR

4 bed

£705k

1 Aberaman, Emmer Green

RG4 8LD

4 bed4 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

0.1 km

Grove Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Caversham Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8PN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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