What type of property is 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US sell for?

14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US last sold for £945,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £575,000 in October 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2012 and February 2025, 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US rose from £575,000 to £945,000, a change of £370,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The current EPC rating for 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. 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 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (1,755 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8US. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US have?

The only planning records linked to 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

14 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 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US located?

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

Is 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US in a safe area?

Police records around 14 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 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The closest primary school to 14 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).

What transport links are near 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The closest bus stop to 14 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is Courtenay Drive, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

163 m²

1755 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Jefferson Close

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

14 Jefferson Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8US). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

A recent sale: £945,000 in February 2025. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£539/sq ft) was about 125% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Jefferson Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8US, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 14 Jefferson Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 14 Jefferson Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8US

2decisions5documents6nearby

Jun 2016
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Fell one Oak (T5 of TPO 30/02) and reduce one Ash (T7) by 4-5m over property to reduce overhang over property.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
PL/16/1135
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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.

14 Jefferson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£996,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£945,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

4 February 2025Most recent
£945,000
+26.8%over 9 years
15 January 2016
£745,000
+29.6%over 3 years
18 October 2012
£575,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8US: £820,000 (2023–2013).

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.

On price per m², 14 Jefferson Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,798

Street avg £3,315

Strongly above

Floor Area

163 m²

Street avg 189 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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