What type of property is 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB?

8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB last change hands?

8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB last sold for £385,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB?

8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB?

8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB located?

8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB sits in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB 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 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB?

The closest primary school to 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB is Sonning Common Primary School (581m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (747m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Appletree Close, RG4 9NB is Post Office, 294m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Appletree Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9NB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Appletree Close

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

8 Appletree Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9NB). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£497/sq ft) was about 62.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £385,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Appletree Close, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Appletree 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.

8 Appletree Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 May 2024Most recent
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9NB: £444,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in RG4 9NB

On the street

Versus other Appletree Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 8 Appletree Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,347

Street avg £5,824

Below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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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

0.3 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 9NB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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