What type of property is 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS is a detached house.

When did 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS last change hands?

5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS last sold for £500,000 in July 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft). That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8AS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

The only planning records linked to 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

5 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.

Where is 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

Police records around 5 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.

Which schools serve 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Nursery Gardens, RG8 8AS is Sherwood Rise, 74m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Nursery Gardens

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

5 Nursery Gardens is a detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8AS). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

A recent sale: £500,000 in July 2025. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2025. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £562,000 is 12.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 46.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Jan 2015

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%64%

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Nursery Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Nursery Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8AS

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Jun 2025
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
1x Laurel: Fell 3x Conifer: Fell
Council
16
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
25/00970/TPW
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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.

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

Current estimate

£562,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£500,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 July 2025Most recent
£500,000

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, 5 Nursery Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,876

Street avg £3,155

Strongly above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

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