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

Extendable2 planning records
Bedrooms
2
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About 5 Beech Road

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

5 Beech Road is a two-bedroom property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DR). It has council tax band F. Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Held since July 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Beech Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Beech Road has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

  1. Sept 2009
    Conditions
    In report

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition (2) Materials of planning permission reference 08/02239/HOUSE - Two storey extension to single storey dwelling with new first floor accommodation over the majority of the property.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    09/01352/COND1
    View planning record
  2. Feb 2009
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Two storey extension to single storey dwelling with new first floor accommodation over the majority of the property.

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    08/02239/HOUSE
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 5 Beech Road

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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 1995.

Last sold (2008)

£350,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 July 2008Most recent

    £350,000

    +157.9%over 12 years

  2. 5 July 1995

    £135,700

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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
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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

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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