What type of property is 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG last sold for £545,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £176,000 in December 1999, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1999 and April 2024, 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG rose from £176,000 to £545,000, a change of £369,000. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

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

Where is 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

Police records around 3 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 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

The closest primary school to 3 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 is the nearest station to 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ilex Close, RG4 9LG is Westleigh Drive, 198m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Ilex Close

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

3 Ilex Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9LG). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£563/sq ft) was about 29.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £545,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

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

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ilex Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ilex Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

3 Ilex Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£551,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£545,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

3 April 2024Most recent
£545,000
+209.7%over 24 years
15 December 1999
£176,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9LG: £505,000 (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.

3 Ilex Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£6,056

Street avg £5,398

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 88 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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.

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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

0.2 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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