What kind of home is 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

The current EPC rating for 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 7LH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH use?

The latest EPC at 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH 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 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH in?

14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH sits in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH 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 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

The closest primary school to 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH is Pangbourne Primary School (130m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.8km).

What transport links are near 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

The closest bus stop to 14 Briars Close, RG8 7LH is Primary School, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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14 Briars Close, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7LH

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Briars Close

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

14 Briars Close is a detached house in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading (RG8 7LH). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

14 Briars Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jan 2025

Current Certificate

Jan 2015

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 28 January 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Low flood risk

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Briars Close, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Briars Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

14 Briars Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£542,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 7LH: £549,950 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in RG8 7LH

On the street

Versus other Briars Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Briars Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 59 (D)

Below

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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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.

£545k

1 Briars Close, Pangbourne

RG8 7LH

3 bed1 bath

£548k

1 Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch On Thames

RG8 7EJ

2 bed2 bath

£535k

1 Church Cottage, Whitchurch Hill

RG8 7NY

£534k

1 Bec Tithe, Whitchurch Hill

RG8 7NP

£534k

1 Garton End, Crays Pond

RG8 7QH

3 bed2 bath

£517k

1 Firhill Cottages, High Street, Whitchurch On Thames

RG8 7HQ

3 bed

£598k

1 Beechwood Close, Goring Heath

RG8 7SG

2 bed1 bath

£479k

1 Bridge Cottages, High Street, Whitchurch On Thames

RG8 7DE

3 bed1 bath

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

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Pangbourne Primary School. 8 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 RG8 7LH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7LH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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