What did 17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX sell for?

17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX last sold for £695,000 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX had any planning applications?

17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to March 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX in?

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

Is 17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX in a safe area?

Police records around 17 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.

What schools are near 17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

The closest primary school to 17 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 17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

The closest bus stop to 17 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is Chestnut Grove, 106m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.2km away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

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

3 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About 17 River Gardens

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

17 River Gardens is a four-bedroom property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BX). It has council tax band G.

Held since September 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 River Gardens

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

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 River Gardens has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 17 River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX

3decisions2extensions14documents6nearby

Mar 2014
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Proposed extension to external balcony structure.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
14/00073/HOUSE
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionAug 2014Decision
ConditionsMay 2014Decision

Unlock 17 River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2007)

£695,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 September 2007Most recent
£695,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8BX: £495,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG8 8BX

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 River Gardens

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£733k

1 Elyham, Purley On Thames

RG8 8EN

4 bed

£712k

1 Duncan Gardens, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DW

4 bed2 bath

£786k

1 Belleisle, Purley On Thames

RG8 8AP

5 bed2 bath

£669k

1 Honeycroft Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon

RG8 8LR

3 bed1 bath

£995k

1 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon

RG8 8SZ

5 bed2 bath

£617k

1 Beech Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DR

3 bed

£597k

1 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8BB

3 bed

£466k

1 Glebe Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DP

3 bed1 bath

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.

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 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

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 River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.