What type of property is 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ?

8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ is a 3-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ?

8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ last sold for £560,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £390,000 in April 2007, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ?

Across 2 sales between April 2007 and February 2025, 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ rose from £390,000 to £560,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ is A with a score of 93 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a C recorded in April 2018 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ?

8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (1,496 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ?

8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ located?

8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ sits in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

Is 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ show an average of 134 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ?

The closest primary school to 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ is Emmer Green Primary School (556m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (438m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Albany Gardens, RG4 8PZ is Highdown School, 536m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Albany Gardens, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PZ

EPC A

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

139 m²

1496 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 93

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Albany Gardens

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

8 Albany Gardens is a three-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 139 m² (around 1496 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2026) returns an A (score 93), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was C, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a basement. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

A recent sale: £560,000 in February 2025. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £654,000 is 16.8% above the 2025 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A93

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromC73toA93

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Solar

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Albany Gardens, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Albany Gardens 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.

8 Albany Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£654,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£560,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2025Most recent
£560,000
+43.6%over 17 years
12 April 2007
£390,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8PZ: £640,000 (2026–2011).

Nearby sales in RG4 8PZ

On the street

Versus other Albany Gardens homes

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

Price per m² for 8 Albany Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,029

Street avg £5,636

Strongly below

Floor Area

139 m²

Street avg 134 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£658k

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3 bed

£478k

1 Chester Street, Caversham

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3 bed2 bath

£397k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

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3 bed1 bath

£641k

1 Cherry Close, Emmer Green

RG4 8UP

4 bed

£602k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

RG4 8HR

4 bed2 bath

£717k

1 Aberaman, Emmer Green

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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

134/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Highdown School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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