What planning history does 9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX have?

9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in June 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is in council tax band D.

Where is 9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

Police records around 9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX?

The closest bus stop to 9 River Gardens, RG8 8BX is Chestnut Grove, 106m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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

1 planning record

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 9 River Gardens

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

9 River Gardens is a property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BX). It has council tax band D.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2015
RenovationFull
In report
Replacement external balcony to front of property and removal of existing balcony structure.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
15/00762/HOUSE
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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.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

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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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1 Beech Road, Purley On Thames

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3 bed

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1 Belleisle, Purley On Thames

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5 bed2 bath

£1.1m

1 Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon

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2 bed1 bath

1 Bowling Green Lane, Purley On Thames

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£362k

1 Bryant Place, Purley On Thames

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Area

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Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady 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.

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

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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