What type of property is 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ?

4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ last change hands?

4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ last sold for £447,960 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ?

4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8DQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ heated?

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

What council tax band is 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ?

4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ located?

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

What is crime like near 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ?

Police records around 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ 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 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ?

The closest primary school to 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ is Westwood Farm Junior School (388m), one of 16 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 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Marshall Close, RG8 8DQ is Theobald Drive, 128m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 884m away.

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4 Marshall Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Marshall Close

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

4 Marshall Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 95.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold May 2024 for £447,960.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 November 2033

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

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

4 Marshall 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.

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

Current estimate

£479,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£447,960

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 May 2024Most recent
£447,960

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8DQ: £477,500 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in RG8 8DQ

On the street

Versus other Marshall Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Marshall Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £2,618

Strongly above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par

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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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3 bed

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3 bed

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1 Beech Road, Purley On Thames

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3 bed

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3 bed1 bath

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Theobald Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Westwood Farm Junior School. 18 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 8DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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