Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Hornbeam Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BZ
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 2 Hornbeam Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Hornbeam Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £517,000 is 41.6% above the 2015 sale price.
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2026from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromE54toD64
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
56%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Hornbeam Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Hornbeam Close has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£517,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 15 years.
Last sold (2015)
£365,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
30 July 2015Most recent
£365,000
+110.4%over 15 years8 June 2000
£173,500
Median price across the last 1 sales in RG8 8BZ: £150,000 (1999–1999).
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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.
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
New Hill — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Purley CofE Primary School. 15 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 8BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB
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65 dB
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80 dB
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