What type of property is 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG last sold for £463,820 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG is in council tax band E.

Where is 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG located?

12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG sits in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG 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 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

The closest primary school to 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG is Sonning Common Primary School (391m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (877m).

What transport links are near 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

The closest bus stop to 12 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG is Westleigh Drive, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Ilex Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LG

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Ilex Close

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

12 Ilex Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9LG). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £570,000 is 22.9% above the 2024 sale price. Sold August 2024 for £463,820. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageSingle

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Oct 2011

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Ilex Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Ilex Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LG

1decisions1extensions10documents6nearby

Aug 2025
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Change of use of the integral garage, replacing the garage space with a utility room and a bedroom.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
P25/S1689/HH
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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.

12 Ilex Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£570,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£463,820

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 August 2024Most recent
£463,820

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9LG: £545,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG4 9LG

On the street

Versus other Ilex Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Ilex Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,987

Street avg £5,517

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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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.

£520k

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£625k

1 Chippendale Close, Tokers Green

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£517k

1 Bardolphs Close, Chazey Heath

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1 Felix Cottages, Kiln Road, Emmer Green

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3 bed1 bath

£452k

1 Dysons Wood Farm Cottages, Tokers Green Lane, Tokers Green

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3 bed

£431k

1 Elm Court, Sonning Common

RG4 9ND

3 bed1 bath

£623k

1 Churchill Crescent, Sonning Common

RG4 9RU

4 bed2 bath

£488k

1 Fords Cottages, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common

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2 bed1 bath

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

0.2 km

Westleigh Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sonning Common Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 9LG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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