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

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 41 Beech Road

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

41 Beech Road is a detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (145 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused.

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Everything you need to know about 41 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Jan 2012
EPC improved fromD55toB87
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Nov 2017from Feb 2016
EPC improved fromB87toC70
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 41 Beech Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2016
    Full
    In report

    Section 73A - Variation of Conditions (3) Samples of materials, (5) Access surface, (6) Vis splays, (8) Temp parking, (9) Dust and (12) Spoil and removal of disposal condition (4) CFSH of approved application 14/02471/FUL - Demolition of existing bungalow to be replaced with 1.75 storey house and garage.

    Reference
    16/01577/FUL
    View planning record
  2. Apr 2016
    Full
    In report

    Section 73A - Removal of Condition 4 - Code for Sustainable Homes, of approved application 14/02471/FUL - Demolition of existing bungalow to be replaced with 1.75 storey house and garage.

    Reference
    16/00238/FUL
    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.

41 Beech Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 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.

Floor Area for 41 Beech Road lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 161 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 41 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£410k

1 Farm Close, Purley On Thames

RG8 8BA

3 bed
£405k

1 Church Mews, Purley On Thames

RG8 8AG

3 bed
£494k

1 Field Cottages, Sulham Lane, Sulham

RG8 8DU

£362k

1 Bryant Place, Purley On Thames

RG8 8ET

£499k

1 Glebe Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DP

3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Coltsmore Cottage, Nunhide Lane, Sulham

RG8 8EF

£524k

1 Herons Farm Cottages, Buckhold, Pangbourne

RG8 8PY

£550k

1 Beech Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DR

3 bed
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

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