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27 Beech Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DR

Solar panels3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
210 m²
2260 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 27 Beech Road

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

27 Beech Road is a five-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 210 m² (around 2260 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2013) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from June 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

At 210 m² the property is well over the postcode median (133 m² across 25 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013. Across 2010–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 24.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £968,000 is 29.9% above the 2013 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Beech Road

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

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

27 Beech Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Jun 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE54toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Beech Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Beech Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Mar 2011
    ExtensionAmendment
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 10/02110/HOUSE - Proposed side extension with first floor and roof alterations - Amendments - Relocate rear roof light over garage, locate first floor bathroom into room over garage, change rooftiles to plain clay colour red.

    Agent
    D Tingle Building Design
    Reference
    11/00280/NONMAT
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2011
    ExtensionAmendment
    In report

    Extension: Side of property

    Non Material amendment to planning permission 10/02110/HOUSE (Proposed side extension with first floor and roof alterations) - Installation of external door to rear of new garage. Re-configure first floor side elevation bathroom windows. Change ground floor windows as casement type. Amend chimney shape and add 2 dome rooflights.

    Agent
    T Tingle Building Design
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    10/03082/NONMAT
    View planning record
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.

Current estimate

£968,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 24.1% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£745,000

Growth on file: 24.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2013Most recent

    £745,000

    +101.4%over 3 years
  2. 19 August 2010

    £370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8DR: £745,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Beech Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 27 Beech Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,548

Street avg £4,110

Below

Floor Area

210 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Beech Road

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

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

Westbury Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Long Lane Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

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 27 Beech Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.