What kind of home is 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS last sold for £500,001 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

The current EPC rating for 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8AS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS use?

The latest EPC at 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS 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 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS in?

13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

Police records around 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS 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 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

The closest primary school to 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS is Purley CofE Primary School (237m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

The closest bus stop to 13 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS is Sherwood Rise, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Nursery Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8AS

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 13 Nursery Gardens

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

13 Nursery Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8AS). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £573,000 is 14.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£349/sq ft) was about 42.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £500,001.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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

May 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 May 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Nursery Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Nursery Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

13 Nursery Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£573,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£500,001

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 July 2024Most recent
£500,001

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8AS: £550,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG8 8AS

On the street

Versus other Nursery Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 13 Nursery Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,759

Street avg £3,162

Above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.4 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

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

Sherwood Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 8AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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