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

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
128 m²
1378 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Brading Way

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

3 Brading Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BS). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2012–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 44.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £589,000 sits 50.4% above the 2014 sale of £391,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£284/sq ft) was about 44% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (February 2014).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

3 Brading Way's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Oct 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 October 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Oct 2012
EPC improved fromD59toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
62%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Brading Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 3 Brading Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BS

2decisions2extensions21documents6nearby
  1. Mar 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Side dormer to upper floor, rebuild single storey extension to rear.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    13/00034/HOUSE
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 21 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.

3 Brading Way changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£589,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 44.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2014)

£391,500

Growth on file: 44.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 February 2014Most recent

    £391,500

    +56.6%over 1 year

  2. 7 December 2012

    £250,000

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.

EPC Rating for 3 Brading Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,059

Street avg £3,461

On par

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 122 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Brading Way

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a lookEnvironmental 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.
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£669k

1 Honeycroft Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon

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£466k

1 Glebe Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DP

3 bed1 bath
£786k

1 Belleisle, Purley On Thames

RG8 8AP

5 bed2 bath
£427k

1 Farm Close, Purley On Thames

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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 3 Brading Way, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.