What type of property is 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is a detached house.

When did 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US last change hands?

12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US last sold for £820,000 in April 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £618,000 in August 2012, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

Across 2 sales between August 2012 and April 2020, 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US rose from £618,000 to £820,000, a change of £202,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The current EPC rating for 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (2,228 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8US. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US located?

12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US sits in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

Is 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US 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 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The closest primary school to 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is Caversham Park Primary School (795m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.3km).

How well connected is 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The closest bus stop to 12 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is Courtenay Drive, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Jefferson Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8US

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

207 m²

2228 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Jefferson Close

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

12 Jefferson Close is a detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8US). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £992,000 is 21% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 43.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2020 at £820,000.

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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.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromB84toC80

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Jefferson Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8US, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Jefferson Close 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£992,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£820,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

13 April 2020Most recent
£820,000
+32.7%over 7 years
14 August 2012
£618,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8US: £888,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in RG4 8US

On the street

Versus other Jefferson Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Jefferson Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,961

Street avg £3,482

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Floor Area

207 m²

Street avg 185 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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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.

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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

0.1 km

Courtenay Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Caversham Park Primary School. 10 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 8US from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8US

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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