What type of property is 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR last change hands?

4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR last sold for £720,000 in December 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The current EPC rating for 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

4 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.

Where is 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

Police records around 4 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.

Which schools serve 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The closest primary school to 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (372m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is Lockstile Mead, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 404m away.

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4 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Ferne Close

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

4 Ferne Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AR). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £811,000 is 12.6% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£597/sq ft) was about 54.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2021 at £720,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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 gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 March 2027

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Ferne Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£811,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£720,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 2021Most recent
£720,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0AR: £650,000 (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.

On price per m², 4 Ferne Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,429

Street avg £4,896

Strongly above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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