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17 Brading Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BS

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
179 m²
1927 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Brading Way

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

17 Brading Way is a detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BS). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 179 m² the property is well over the postcode median (121 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 September 2030

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromD57toC72
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%97%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,155 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Brading Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Brading Way has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

17 Brading Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£700,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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).

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.

On floor area, 17 Brading Way stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Brading Way

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

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£712k

1 Duncan Gardens, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DW

4 bed2 bath
£669k

1 Honeycroft Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon

RG8 8LR

3 bed1 bath
£733k

1 Elyham, Purley On Thames

RG8 8EN

4 bed
£662k

1 Emery Acres, Upper Basildon

RG8 8NY

£786k

1 Belleisle, Purley On Thames

RG8 8AP

5 bed2 bath
£617k

1 Beech Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DR

3 bed
£611k

1 Colyton Way, Purley On Thames

RG8 8BL

6 bed3 bath
£597k

1 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8BB

3 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

0.6 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 8BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 8BS

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Brading Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.