What type of property is 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH last sold for £395,000 in July 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 7LH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

8 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.

Where is 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

Police records around 8 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.

Which schools serve 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

The closest primary school to 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH is Pangbourne Primary School (130m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.8km).

How well connected is 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Briars Close, RG8 7LH is Primary School, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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8 Briars Close, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7LH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Briars Close

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

8 Briars Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading (RG8 7LH). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £509,000 is 28.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£427/sq ft) was about 18.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in July 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageSingle

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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(1 of 3)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Jun 2014

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%36%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Briars Close, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7LH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£509,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£395,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 July 2018Most recent
£395,000

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.

8 Briars Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,593

Street avg £4,726

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

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.

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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

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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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

FAQ

Common questions

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