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

Extendable4 sales on record
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 24 Grove Cottages

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

24 Grove Cottages is a two-bedroom property in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8RB). It has council tax band C. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On the market in October 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2002–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% 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
  • Bathrooms2
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 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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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Grove Cottages, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Grove Cottages has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

24 Grove Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Last sold (2017)

£320,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 October 2017Most recent

    £320,000

    +35.6%over 9 years

  2. 17 June 2008

    £236,000

    +43.1%over 4 years

  3. 22 December 2003

    £164,950

    +26.4%over 1 year

  4. 8 February 2002

    £130,500

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 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
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£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

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£450k

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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