What kind of home is 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG last change hands?

22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG last sold for £282,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in November 2009, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and December 2019, 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG rose from £175,000 to £282,000, a change of £107,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8DG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG use?

The latest EPC at 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG in?

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

How safe is the area around 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

Police records around 22 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 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest primary school to 22 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 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest bus stop to 22 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is New Hill, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Extendable

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Primrose Close

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

22 Primrose Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DG). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 28.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£359/sq ft) was about 64.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £282,000 in December 2019.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageEn bloc

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 September 2029

3 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Primrose Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 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.

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

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£282,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2019Most recent
£282,000
+61.1%over 10 years
20 November 2009
£175,000

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

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 floor area, 22 Primrose Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,863

Street avg £3,356

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 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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1 Duncan Gardens, Purley On Thames

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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