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

4 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 25 Colyton Way

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

25 Colyton Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BL). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £440,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 82 m² it sits well below the postcode median (147 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£499/sq ft) was about 131.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • StudyYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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(1 of 4)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 September 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Dec 2008
Low Energy Lighting
0%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Jul 2020
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2024from Jun 2024
EPC improved fromE40toD65
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Colyton Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 25 Colyton Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BL

3decisions44documents6nearby
  1. May 2009
    Outline
    Outcome in report

    Log cabin

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    09/00391/CERTP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Demolition And RebuildDecision
  4. OutbuildingDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 44 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2005.

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£440,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 July 2025Most recent

    £440,000

    +27.5%over 3 years

  2. 11 August 2021

    £345,000

    +56.8%over 12 years

  3. 11 December 2008

    £220,000

    +10.6%over 3 years

  4. 8 September 2005

    £199,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8BL: £460,000 (2024–2018).

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.

On price per m², 25 Colyton Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,366

Street avg £2,830

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25 Colyton Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Beech Road, Purley On Thames

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£669k

1 Honeycroft Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon

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3 bed1 bath
£712k

1 Duncan Gardens, Purley On Thames

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£733k

1 Elyham, Purley On Thames

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4 bed
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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for RG8 8BL

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
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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