What type of property is 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

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

What did 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR sell for?

8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR last sold for £495,000 in September 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

8 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 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

8 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 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

Police records around 8 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 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The closest primary school to 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (372m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Ferne Close, RG8 0AR is Lockstile Mead, 101m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 404m away.

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8 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Ferne Close

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

8 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 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2012) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £773,000 sits 56.2% above the 2012 sale of £495,000. Last sold in September 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageIntegral
LandYes

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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.

8 Ferne Close 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 01 May 2022

Current Certificate

May 2012

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

7.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 1 May 2022

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Ferne Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 8 Ferne Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AR

3decisions2extensions19documents2nearby

Dec 2012
OutbuildingFull
Outcome in report
To erect a garden shed
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
P12/S2470/HH
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionAug 2023Decision
ExtensionMar 2023Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£773,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£495,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 September 2012Most recent
£495,000

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.

On epc rating, 8 Ferne Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,420

Street avg £5,231

Strongly below

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 130 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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