What was the last sold price for 5 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

5 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR last sold for £220,000 in May 1999, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 5 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

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

Which area is 5 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR in?

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

Is 5 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is Lockstile Mead, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 404m away.

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5 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR

2 planning records

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Band G

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Overview

About 5 Ferne Close

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5 Ferne Close is a property in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AR). It has council tax band G.

Held since May 1999 — that's 27 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 5 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR

2decisions2extensions12documents2nearby

Apr 2009
Extension
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Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Single storey front extension.
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7 docs on file
Reference
P09/W0175
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ExtensionMay 2017Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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5 Ferne Close has been held in the same hands since before 2000.

Last sold (1999)

£220,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 May 1999Most recent
£220,000

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

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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Area

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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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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

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Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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