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18 Grove Cottages, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RB

3 sales on record
Bedrooms
2
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 18 Grove Cottages

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

18 Grove Cottages is a two-bedroom property in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8RB). It has council tax band C. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

It hasn't traded since January 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.3% per year.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas fired
  • RefurbishedYes
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Everything you need to know about 18 Grove Cottages

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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.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

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Level 3 Building Survey

Because the property has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Grove Cottages, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Grove Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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.

18 Grove Cottages saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Last sold (2005)

£188,500

Growth on file: 18.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 January 2005Most recent

    £188,500

    +10.9%over 2 years

  2. 27 January 2003

    £170,000

    +44.1%over 9 months

  3. 17 April 2002

    £118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8RB: £396,000 (2025–2021).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Grove Cottages

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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Chester Street, Caversham

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£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

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1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

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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

0.2 km

Highdown School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Emmer Green Primary School. 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 8RB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8RB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8RB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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