When did 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW last change hands?

6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW last sold for £357,500 in February 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £310,000 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and February 2005, 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW rose from £310,000 to £357,500, a change of £47,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW had any planning applications?

6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in October 2014. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW?

6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW in?

6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW?

Police records around 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW?

The closest primary school to 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW is Purley CofE Primary School (487m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.0km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW?

The closest bus stop to 6 Duncan Gardens, RG8 8DW is Footpath to Highfield Road, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Duncan Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DW

2 planning records

Council tax

Band F

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About 6 Duncan Gardens

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6 Duncan Gardens is a property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8DW). It has council tax band F.

Held since February 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Duncan Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2014
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 and T2 - Lime - Remove smaller branches on the trunks to leave them with an 8 metre clear stem above ground level.
Council
87
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
14/02475/TPW
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Feb 2008
Full
In report
Retrospective - Raised decking to create a larger useable area of level garden adjacent to existing patio area of main garden. Garden is in three levels and the development will make use of the second level.
Retrospective
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
07/02508/HOUSE
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2005)

£357,500

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

8 February 2005Most recent
£357,500
+15.3%over 3 years
23 April 2001
£310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8DW: £615,000 (2020–2013).

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Area

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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

Footpath to Highfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

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