What kind of home is 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ?

2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ sell for?

2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ last sold for £365,000 in July 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £173,500 in June 2000, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ?

Across 2 sales between June 2000 and July 2015, 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ rose from £173,500 to £365,000, a change of £191,500. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ?

2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ?

2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ in?

2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ 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 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ is Purley CofE Primary School (372m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hornbeam Close, RG8 8BZ is New Hill, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Hornbeam Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

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.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

D64

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

9 years remaining

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

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.

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

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

£517,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 15 years.

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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 years
8 June 2000
£173,500

Median price across the last 1 sales in RG8 8BZ: £150,000 (1999–1999).

Nearby sales in RG8 8BZ

1 Hornbeam Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BZ
Sold Oct 1999
£150,000

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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

New Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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