What kind of home is 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

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

When did 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG last change hands?

4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG last sold for £385,000 in August 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The current EPC rating for 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

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

What heating system does 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG use?

The latest EPC at 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

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

Which area is 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

Police records around 4 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 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG?

The closest bus stop to 4 Primrose Close, RG8 8DG is New Hill, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Primrose Close

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

4 Primrose Close is a 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 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £385,000 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£436/sq ft) was about 98.9% 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.

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

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Primrose Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£391,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£385,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 August 2025Most recent
£385,000

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.

Years Held for 4 Primrose Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,695

Street avg £3,229

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

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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