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

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
157 m²
1690 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 27 Grove Hill

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

27 Grove Hill is a four-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8PN). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2013 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a balcony and a basement. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 157 m² it's 26.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (125 m² median across 14 EPCs). Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 22.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £752,000 is 21.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£365/sq ft) was about 65.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2018 for £617,500.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Apr 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromG17toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
WoodGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Grove Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 27 Grove Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PN

2decisions2extensions20documents6nearby
  1. Jul 2014
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Part two storey, part single storey rear extension and loft conversionwith side dormer

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/14/0674
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 20 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

27 Grove Hill has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2014.

Current estimate

£752,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 22.6% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£617,500

Growth on file: 22.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2018Most recent

    £617,500

    +147.0%over 4 years
  2. 4 February 2014

    £250,000

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

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 epc rating, 27 Grove Hill stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,933

Street avg £3,270

Above

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Grove Hill

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

0.1 km

Grove Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Caversham Primary School. 19 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 8PN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8PN

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
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65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 27 Grove Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.