What type of property is Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT?

Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT is a detached house.

What energy rating does Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT have?

The current EPC rating for Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a G recorded in May 2019 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT?

Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT has a recorded floor area of 315 m² (3,391 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8DT. Source: EPC Register.

How is Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT heated?

The latest EPC at Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT located?

Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT sits in Sulham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT?

Police records around Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT 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 Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT?

The closest primary school to Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT is Pangbourne Primary School (426m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT?

The closest bus stop to Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, RG8 8DT is Primary School, 418m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, Sulham, Reading, RG8 8DT

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

315 m²

3391 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Home Farm House

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

Home Farm House is a detached house in Sulham, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DT). It has a recorded floor area of 315 m² (around 3391 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2019 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Home Farm House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

9.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 August 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from May 2019

EPC improved fromG19toD59

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

LPGElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof

PoorVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%59%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Home Farm House, Sulham Lane, Sulham, Reading, RG8 8DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Home Farm House 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.

Home Farm House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,310,000

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 2 sales in RG8 8DT: £1,512,500 (2023–1999).

Nearby sales in RG8 8DT

The Garden House, Sulham Lane, Sulham, Reading, RG8 8DT
Sold Jul 2023
£2,425,000

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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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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

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Pangbourne Primary School. 10 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 8DT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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