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4 Heather Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9EF

4 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
178 m²
1916 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Heather Close

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

4 Heather Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9EF). It has a recorded floor area of 178 m² (around 1916 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Sold December 2020 for £890,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,021,000 is 14.7% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 95.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms4

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Heather Close

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
10%89%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended 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 4 Heather Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Heather Close 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.

Latest sale on 4 Heather Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,021,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 24 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£890,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 December 2020Most recent

    £890,000

    +26.2%over 10 years

  2. 24 June 2010

    £705,000

    +46.9%over 8 years

  3. 19 March 2002

    £480,000

    +88.2%over 5 years

  4. 29 July 1996

    £255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9EF: £650,000 (2015–2007).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Heather Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£720k

1 Carling Road, Sonning Common

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4 bed3 bath
£719k

1 Baskerville Road, Sonning Common

RG4 9LS

4 bed2 bath
£623k

1 Churchill Crescent, Sonning Common

RG4 9RU

4 bed2 bath
£689k

1 Felix Cottages, Kiln Road, Emmer Green

RG4 9PE

3 bed1 bath
£625k

1 Chippendale Close, Tokers Green

RG4 9BW

3 bed1 bath
£520k

1 Bramley Crescent, Sonning Common

RG4 9LU

3 bed
£517k

1 Bardolphs Close, Chazey Heath

RG4 9ER

3 bed1 bath
£908k

1 Dene Close, Playhatch

RG4 9FB

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

Library — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sonning Common Primary School. 4 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 9EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 9EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Heather Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.