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

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
185 m²
1991 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Jefferson Close

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

8 Jefferson Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8US). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 13 years since the last transfer (September 2013). Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £754,000 is 30% above the 2013 sale price.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble
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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.

8 Jefferson Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Mar 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from May 2010
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

8 Jefferson Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

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

2decisions2extensions6nearby
  1. Dec 2002
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Conservatory at rear.

    Extension
    Reference
    PL/02/0157
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£754,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£580,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 September 2013Most recent

    £580,000

    +152.2%over 16 years

  2. 21 March 1997

    £230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8US: £888,000 (2025–2017).

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.

EPC Rating for 8 Jefferson Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,135

Street avg £3,557

On par

Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 187 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Jefferson Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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

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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1 Aberaman, Emmer Green

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1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

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1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

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4 bed
£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

RG4 8PH

4 bed
£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

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3 bed1 bath
£916k

1 Cherwell Road, Emmer Green

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5 bed1 bath
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.

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 8US from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8US

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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