What kind of home is 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG last change hands?

24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG last sold for £295,000 in January 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £219,500 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and January 2018, 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG rose from £219,500 to £295,000, a change of £75,500. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The current EPC rating for 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG use?

The latest EPC at 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

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

Which area is 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG in?

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

What is crime like near 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

Police records around 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest primary school to 24 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 transport links are near 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest bus stop to 24 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is New Hill, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Primrose Close

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

24 Primrose Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DG). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2007–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £369,000 is 25.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£334/sq ft) was about 52.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in January 2018.

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
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageEn bloc

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Sept 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2015

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2015from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD55toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Primrose Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Primrose Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£295,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

26 January 2018Most recent
£295,000
+34.4%over 10 years
21 June 2007
£219,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8DG: £380,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG8 8DG

On the street

Versus other Primrose Close homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,598

Street avg £3,262

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

2/mo

Steady 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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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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FAQ

Common questions

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