When did 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB last change hands?

18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB last sold for £399,950 in August 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £345,000 in December 2002, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and August 2006, 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB rose from £345,000 to £399,950, a change of £54,950. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB?

18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB 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 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB located?

18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB?

Police records around 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB 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 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB?

The closest primary school to 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB is Long Lane Primary School (452m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (998m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB?

The closest bus stop to 18 Hazel Road, RG8 8BB is Footpath to Highfield Road, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BB

3 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 18 Hazel Road

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18 Hazel Road is a property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BB). It has council tax band F.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in August 2006. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 18 Hazel Road is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

3 applications on record at 18 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BB

3decisions12documents6nearby

Dec 2014
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 - Hazel - either re-coppice or reduce height to approx 5ft 6 inches and re-shape.T2 - Sycamore - remove lowest limb, over driveway.T3 - Field Maple - remove dead sectionsT4 - Large English Oak - remove large deadwood and stumps.T5 - Oak - remove deadwood and epicormic growth. To reduce the lateral limb by 2 metres over the road.
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4 docs on file
Reference
14/02971/TPW
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Tree WorksAug 2021T1- Lime Tree front garden - reduce height and spread of the tree by about 2 metres leaving a finished height of approximately 16 metres and a finished spread of approximately 14 metres. In accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Works, maximum 5 cuts of 150mm diameter or equivalent* and nothing else. T2- Oak tree: mature tree situated on the rear garden has been previously reduced. The tree is showing signs of active oak decline. It is recommended to have a reduction of approximately 2-3 metres to create a smaller crown and remove dead and dying wood. T3 - small Yew Tree - rear garden located nearest to the rear fence - Overgrown and limbs over the garden fence and overhanging footpath behind property - To section fell to ground levelDecision
Tree WorksJun 2019Front garden: T1 Lime Tree - with large co-dominant stem with bark junction at approx 8m from ground level. To reduce the tree by approx 2-3m all round to alleviate crown fork stress and reduce crown density. Resulting in a final finished tree height of 20 metres. To dead wood crown, removing any dead and dying wood and stumps and any hanging limbs.T2 Sycmore Tree - To lift to 4m and dead wood to bring more light to the garden below.Rear Garden: T4 Large English Oak Tree, central to main garden. Due to the overall crown spreadrecommend a crown reduction of approx 2 metres, resulting in a final finished height of 15 metres, to form a compact crown and allow more light to the garden. T5 English Oak Tree - located close to the fenceline. To reduce around lamp post to give approx 1 metre clearance.Decision

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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.

Last sold (2006)

£399,950

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2006Most recent
£399,950
+15.9%over 3 years
10 December 2002
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8BB: £662,500 (2024–2022).

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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

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Footpath to Highfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Long Lane Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

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