What kind of home is 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR last sold for £471,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £153,500 in February 1997, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

Across 2 sales between February 1997 and June 2013, 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR rose from £153,500 to £471,000, a change of £317,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The current EPC rating for 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2014. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 0AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR use?

The latest EPC at 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR in?

3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR sits in Goring, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

Police records around 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The closest primary school to 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (372m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is Lockstile Mead, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 404m away.

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3 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Ferne Close

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

3 Ferne Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from July 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £715,000 sits 51.8% above the 2013 sale of £471,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£362/sq ft) was about 15.7% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in June 2013. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

DrivewayYes

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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.

3 Ferne Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Jul 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2014

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 22 July 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD62

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR

1decisions1extensions6documents2nearby

Oct 2013
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Proposed front porch and single storey rear extensions.
Extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
P13/S2665/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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£715,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£471,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

17 June 2013Most recent
£471,000
+206.8%over 16 years
21 February 1997
£153,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0AR: £700,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in RG8 0AR

On the street

Versus other Ferne Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Ferne Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,893

Street avg £5,318

Strongly below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 129 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lockstile Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Goring Church of England Aided Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 0AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

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Common questions

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