What type of property is 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN?

31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN is a detached house.

What energy rating does 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN?

31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8QN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN?

31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN is in council tax band E.

Where is 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN located?

31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN sits in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN?

Police records around 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN 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.

Which schools serve 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN?

The closest primary school to 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN is Emmer Green Primary School (580m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (404m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN?

The closest bus stop to 31 Gravel Hill, RG4 8QN is Highdown School, 521m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Gravel Hill

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

31 Gravel Hill is a detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8QN). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD66

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Gravel Hill, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Gravel 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.

31 Gravel Hill has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£548,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8QN: £525,000 (2021–2018).

Nearby sales in RG4 8QN

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 epc rating, 31 Gravel Hill stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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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.

£546k

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£515k

1 Chester Street, Caversham

RG4 8JH

3 bed2 bath

£600k

1 Bluebell Gardens, Emmer Green

RG4 8TG

£487k

1 Crendon Court, Caversham

RG4 8BE

3 bed

£618k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

RG4 8HR

4 bed2 bath

£622k

1 Courtenay Drive, Emmer Green

RG4 8XH

£475k

1 Cedarwood Crescent, Caversham

RG4 8NW

3 bed

£642k

1 Autumn Close, Emmer Green

RG4 8UL

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

0.5 km

Highdown School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 13 schools nearby.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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