What type of property is 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL?

20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL is a detached house.

When did 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL last change hands?

20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL last sold for £250,000 in January 2024, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL?

The current EPC rating for 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL is G with a score of 4 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a F. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL?

20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft). That makes it about 59% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8BL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL?

20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL located?

20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL 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 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL?

The closest primary school to 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL is Purley CofE Primary School (445m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.5km).

How well connected is 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL?

The closest bus stop to 20 Colyton Way, RG8 8BL is Brading Way, 51m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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20 Colyton Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 4

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Colyton Way

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

20 Colyton Way is a detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BL). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a G (score 4), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would push it to F (score 26). Main heating runs on dual fuel.

At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (147 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 11.2% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£407/sq ft) was about 78% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £250,000 in January 2024.

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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.

20 Colyton Way sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

8.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 August 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Colyton Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Colyton Way 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.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 January 2024Most recent
£250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8BL: £460,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in RG8 8BL

On the street

Versus other Colyton Way homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 20 Colyton Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,386

Street avg £2,900

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

8.4 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Brading Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

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