What type of property is 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF?

3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF?

3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF last sold for £465,000 in February 2016, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £305,000 in November 2003, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF?

Across 2 sales between November 2003 and February 2016, 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF rose from £305,000 to £465,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF?

3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF?

3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF located?

3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF?

Police records around 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF 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.

Which schools serve 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF?

The closest primary school to 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF is Purley CofE Primary School (159m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.1km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Allison Gardens, RG8 8DF is New Hill, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Allison Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Allison Gardens

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

3 Allison Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DF). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On the market in February 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £646,000 is 38.9% above the 2016 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

3 Allison Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Jul 2025

Current Certificate

Jul 2015

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 6 July 2025

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Allison Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Allison Gardens 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.

Current estimate

£646,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£465,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2016Most recent
£465,000
+52.5%over 12 years
7 November 2003
£305,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG8 8DF: £410,000 (2014–2008).

Nearby sales in RG8 8DF

On the street

Versus other Allison Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Allison Gardens is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

Below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

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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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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

0.2 km

New Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 8DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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