What kind of home is 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG last change hands?

20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG last sold for £350,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The current EPC rating for 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG use?

The latest EPC at 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG in?

20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

Police records around 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG 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 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest primary school to 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is Purley CofE Primary School (345m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest bus stop to 20 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is New Hill, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Primrose Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DG

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Primrose Close

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

20 Primrose Close is an end-of-terrace house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DG). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £350,000. Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 is 10.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 78.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 January 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Primrose Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Primrose 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.

20 Primrose Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£388,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£350,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 February 2025Most recent
£350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8DG: £380,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG8 8DG

On the street

Versus other Primrose Close homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Primrose Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,217

Street avg £3,346

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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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

0.1 km

New Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 8DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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