What type of property is 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The current EPC rating for 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

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

Where is 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG located?

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

How safe is the area around 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

Police records around 25 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.

Which schools serve 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest primary school to 25 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 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest bus stop to 25 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is New Hill, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 25 Primrose Close

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

25 Primrose Close is a semi-detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DG). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25 Primrose Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

25 Primrose Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 October 2026

1 month remaining

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ELow flood risk

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Primrose Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 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.

25 Primrose Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£356,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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.

25 Primrose Close is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25 Primrose Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£379k

1 Bryant Place, Purley On Thames

RG8 8ET

£386k

1 Church Mews, Purley On Thames

RG8 8AG

3 bed

£327k

1 Chiltern View, Purley On Thames

RG8 8TF

£314k

1 Coltsmore Cottage, Nunhide Lane, Sulham

RG8 8EF

£427k

1 Farm Close, Purley On Thames

RG8 8BA

3 bed

£466k

1 Glebe Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DP

3 bed1 bath

£510k

1 Field Cottages, Sulham Lane, Sulham

RG8 8DU

£549k

1 Herons Farm Cottages, Buckhold, Pangbourne

RG8 8PY

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.

Go deeper on the local area

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 25 Primrose Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.