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23 Gravel Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QN

Extendable6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Gravel Hill

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

23 Gravel Hill is a two-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8QN). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 67 m² it sits well below the postcode median (109 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £500,000 is 17.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£589/sq ft) was about 62.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2018 for £425,000.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Aug 2013
EPC improved fromE46toD66
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Glazing
Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Gravel Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Gravel Hill has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

6 applications on record at 23 Gravel Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QN

6decisions2extensions26documents6nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jul 2019
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Substantial demolition of the existing dwelling, upward extension, erection of single storey rear extension, new porch, and two-storey side extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/18/2127
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Demolition And RebuildDecision
  4. Demolition And RebuildDecision

+ 3 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 26 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.
Current estimate

£500,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£425,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 July 2018Most recent

    £425,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8QN: £525,000 (2021–2016).

On the street

Versus other Gravel Hill homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 23 Gravel Hill runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,343

Street avg £4,520

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Gravel Hill

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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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

0.5 km

Highdown School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 13 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 8QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8QN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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 23 Gravel Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.