When did 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU last change hands?

8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU last sold for £400,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £342,000 in September 2010, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

Across 2 sales between September 2010 and April 2015, 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU rose from £342,000 to £400,000, a change of £58,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU in?

8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU 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.

What schools are near 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

The closest primary school to 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU is Purley CofE Primary School (704m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU is Chestnut Grove, 63m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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8 Chestnut Grove, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BU

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 8 Chestnut Grove

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

8 Chestnut Grove is a four-bedroom property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BU). It has council tax band F. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015. Across 2010–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble, Integral

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chestnut Grove, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Chestnut Grove 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.

Last sold (2015)

£400,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2015Most recent
£400,000
+17.0%over 4 years
2 September 2010
£342,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8BU: £530,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in RG8 8BU

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Chestnut Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 13 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 8BU 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 8BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

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