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1 River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX
This 187 square metre property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £950,000 in 2017, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
187 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Flood Risk
High
Property Features
Built 1976–1982
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Swimming Pool
Private pool on the grounds
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Mar 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,081,000
How our AI predicts property prices · Accurate to within 10%
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Transaction history
+66.7%(10y)
£950,000Latest
Sept 2017£570,000
Aug 2007£170,000
Apr 2001£220,000
Sept 1995Source: HM Land Registry
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3 River Gardens Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BX
Jun 2025
£450,000
12 River Gardens Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BX
May 2024
£310,000
7 River Gardens Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BX
Nov 2022
£950,000
16 River Gardens Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BX
Jun 2022
£780,000
26 River Gardens Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BX
Feb 2021
£710,000
25 River Gardens Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BX
Jun 2019
£1,010,000
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House Price Index
Reading-1.6%
98.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on River Gardens
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 16 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,080/£5,334 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
9 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
69 (C)/70 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
187 m²/143 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 69% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
5.0 t/year/4.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 68% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Purley On Thames, Reading
This property is located in Purley on Thames, a village and civil parish in Berkshire, close to Reading and Pangbourne, within the RG 8 postal district.
Purley on Thames is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England. It lies roughly 3 miles (4.8 km) north‑west of Reading, 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Pangbourne, and 22 miles (35 km) south‑east of Oxford. Historically, the parish comprised three separate manors and associated settlements. In its centre there is an historic area named variously Lething or Burley (Domesday) which accommodated traders and craftsmen alongside the main Reading to Oxford road. The settlement’s character reflects its historical role as a local trading hub on a key road between Reading and Oxford, and it remains a distinct community within the RG 8 postal district.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.4dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
3 months of data for Reading
Total Crimes
7
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Criminal Damage & Arson
Crime by Category
Criminal Damage & Arson2(29%)
Violence & Sexual2(29%)
Other Theft2(29%)
Other Crime1(14%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Aug 2025On or near Sulham Lane
Violence & Sexual
Aug 2025On or near The Ridge
Other Theft
Aug 2025On or near Sulham Lane
Criminal Damage & Arson
Mar 2025On or near The Ridge
Violence & Sexual
Mar 2025On or near The Ridge
Other Theft
Feb 2025On or near Farm Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
12 within 3kmP
Purley CofE Primary School
752m
9 mins
P
Westwood Farm Junior School
904m
11 mins
P
Westwood Farm Infant School
904m
11 mins
S
Denefield School
1.6km
19 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmChestnut Grove
Bus Stop106m
1 min
Brading Way
Bus Stop291m
4 mins
Wintringham Way
Bus Stop292m
4 mins
Colyton Way
Bus Stop368m
4 mins
New Hill
Bus Stop592m
7 mins
Tilehurst Rail Station
Rail1.2km
14 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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42 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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