What kind of home is 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ?

25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ is a detached house.

When did 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ last change hands?

25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ last sold for £315,000 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and August 2011, 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ rose from £110,000 to £315,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ have?

The current EPC rating for 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ?

25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (863 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ use?

The latest EPC at 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ?

25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ in?

25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ sits in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ in a safe area?

Police records around 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ 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.

What schools are near 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ?

The closest primary school to 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ is Sonning Common Primary School (787m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.0km).

What is the nearest station to 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ?

The closest bus stop to 25 Beech Rise, RG4 9TJ is Gravel Hill Top, 251m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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25 Beech Rise, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9TJ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

863 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Beech Rise

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

25 Beech Rise is a detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 863 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2010) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from September 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 15 years since the last transfer (August 2011). Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £469,000 is 48.9% above the 2011 sale price.

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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.

25 Beech Rise sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Sept 2020

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Beech Rise, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Beech Rise 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£315,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

17 August 2011Most recent
£315,000
+186.4%over 14 years
29 September 1996
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9TJ: £525,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG4 9TJ

On the street

Versus other Beech Rise homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

25 Beech Rise is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,931

Street avg £4,991

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly 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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1 Bardolphs Close, Chazey Heath

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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

Gravel Hill Top — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Sonning Common Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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