What kind of home is 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY?

5 New Hill, RG8 8AY is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY sell for?

5 New Hill, RG8 8AY last sold for £600,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £110,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY changed over time?

Across 4 sales between September 1996 and June 2024, 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY rose from £110,000 to £600,000, a change of £490,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY?

The current EPC rating for 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY?

5 New Hill, RG8 8AY has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (1,808 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY use?

The latest EPC at 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY have?

5 New Hill, RG8 8AY has council approval for side extension granted in March 2006 under ref. 06/00268/HOUSE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY?

5 New Hill, RG8 8AY 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 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY in?

5 New Hill, RG8 8AY sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY?

Police records around 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY?

The closest primary school to 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY is Purley CofE Primary School (290m), one of 12 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 New Hill, RG8 8AY?

The closest bus stop to 5 New Hill, RG8 8AY is New Hill, 13m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 New Hill, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8AY

4 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

168 m²

1808 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 New Hill

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

5 New Hill is a four-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8AY). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Sold June 2024 for £600,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

GarageDouble
LandYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 New Hill, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 New Hill has an approved side extension on the planning record.

Sept 2014
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 - Beech - Remove lowest small branch emanating SW side of trunk overhanging neighbours drive.T2 - Beech - 1-1.5m reduction of canopy only overhanging neighbouring house roof.
Council
22
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
14/02203/TPW
View planning record
Mar 2006
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side of property
Side extension to existing detached garage
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
06/00268/HOUSE
View planning record

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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.

Price for 5 New Hill has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£645,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£600,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

16 June 2024Most recent
£600,000
+44.6%over 10 years
10 February 2014
£415,000
+47.2%over 11 years
28 July 2002
£282,000
+156.4%over 5 years
22 September 1996
£110,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG8 8AY: £250,000 (2013–2006).

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Area

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Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

New Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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