What type of property is 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

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

When did 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US last change hands?

16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US last sold for £888,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £599,950 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and November 2023, 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US rose from £599,950 to £888,000, a change of £288,050. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. 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 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (1,894 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8US. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The most recent planning decision at 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US was a refusal for single-storey rear extension (ref. PL/25/0167) in April 2025. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

16 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 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US located?

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

Is 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US in a safe area?

Police records around 16 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 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The closest primary school to 16 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 is the nearest station to 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US?

The closest bus stop to 16 Jefferson Close, RG4 8US is Courtenay Drive, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Solar panels7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

176 m²

1894 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Jefferson Close

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

16 Jefferson Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8US). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (February 2023) 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, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

7 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£469/sq ft) was about 83% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £888,000 in November 2023.

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 gardenWrap around
GarageYes

Building

Solar panelsYes
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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Jefferson Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8US, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey rear extension application was refused at 16 Jefferson Close in 2025.

7 applications on record at 16 Jefferson Close, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8US

7decisions1extensions40documents6nearby

Jul 2018
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Fell and replace one young fastigiate oak; reduce two branches of mature Oak
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
PL/18/0921
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionApr 2025Decision
OutbuildingAug 2024Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£904,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£888,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

17 November 2023Most recent
£888,000
+48.0%over 11 years
20 September 2012
£599,950

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

16 Jefferson Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,045

Street avg £3,384

Strongly above

Floor Area

176 m²

Street avg 188 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

80 dB

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Common questions

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