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The Boathouse, River Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BX

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Overview

About The Boathouse

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

The Boathouse is a property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BX).

It hasn't traded since August 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Everything you need to know about The Boathouse

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Planning

Planning history

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

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Nov 2012
    Amendment
    In report

    Non material amendment - Cladding to be coloured, Cape Cod sidings in driftwood grey and the window frames to be composite aluminium/timber painted white, of approved application 11/02401/FUL - Demolition of existing house, construction of a replacement house.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    12/02495/NONMAT
    View planning record
  2. Sept 2012
    DemolitionFull
    In report

    Demolition of existing garages and workshop and construction of new timber garage workshop.

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    12/01804/HOUSE
    View planning 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.

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

Last sold (2008)

£700,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 August 2008Most recent

    £700,000

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Boathouse

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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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

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.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 road noise heatmap for RG8 8BX

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
FAQ

Common questions

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