What type of property is 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS?

14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS?

The current EPC rating for 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS?

14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,686 sq ft). That makes it about 39% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS heated?

The latest EPC at 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS records oil as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS?

14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS 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 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS located?

14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS in a safe area?

Police records around 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS 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 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS?

The closest primary school to 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS is Purley CofE Primary School (554m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS?

The closest bus stop to 14a, Brading Way, RG8 8BS is Brading Way, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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14a, Brading Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BS

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

157 m²

1686 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14a

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

14a is a detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BS). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1686 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2009) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from June 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 157 m² it's 30% larger than the typical home in the postcode (121 m² median across 18 EPCs).

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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.

14a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jun 2019

Current Certificate

Jun 2009

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 June 2019

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14a, Brading Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14a 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.

14a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£606,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8BS: £460,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in RG8 8BS

On the street

Versus other Brading Way homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 14a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

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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.

£611k

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RG8 8BB

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1 Chestnut Grove, Purley On Thames

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£669k

1 Honeycroft Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon

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3 bed1 bath

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

0.6 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 8BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

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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