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

3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Marshall Close

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

7 Marshall Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £548,000 sits 63.1% above the 2012 sale of £336,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£231/sq ft) was about 21.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a garage conversion and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. 14 years since the last transfer (July 2012).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms4
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromD59toE54
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Jul 2026from Oct 2014
EPC improved fromE54toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Marshall Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Marshall Close has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.

3 applications on record at 7 Marshall Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DQ

3decisions1extensions16documents6nearby
Flagged:Listed building
  1. May 2013
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Conifer (x13) - Reduce size by approx. 20%; Reduce height as appropriate to approx 2.1m

    Council
    87
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    13/00965/TPW
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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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.

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

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.

Price per m²

£2,489

Street avg £2,734

On par

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Marshall Close

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

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

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 8DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 8DQ

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
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60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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