What type of property is 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX last change hands?

12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX last sold for £310,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,000 in March 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

Across 2 sales between March 2011 and May 2024, 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX rose from £142,000 to £310,000, a change of £168,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX have?

The current EPC rating for 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 61% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX heated?

The latest EPC at 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX located?

12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

Police records around 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX 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 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

The closest primary school to 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is Purley CofE Primary School (752m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

The closest bus stop to 12 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is Chestnut Grove, 106m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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12 River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 River Gardens

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

12 River Gardens is a two-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BX). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot.

At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (140 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£480/sq ft) was about 31.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £310,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingOff road
LandYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 September 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromE49toD63

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 River Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 River Gardens has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£310,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

22 May 2024Most recent
£310,000
+118.3%over 13 years
23 March 2011
£142,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8BX: £710,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG8 8BX

On the street

Versus other River Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12 River Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,167

Street avg £5,379

On par

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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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.

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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

Chestnut Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 8BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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