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7 Bowling Green Lane, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8EJ

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
157 m²
1690 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Bowling Green Lane

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

7 Bowling Green Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

At 157 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2012. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£417/sq ft) was about 49.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £705,000 in November 2018.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
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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
Energy

Energy performance

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

7 Bowling Green Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2015from Aug 2009
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
6%44%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2018from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromD66toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
44%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bowling Green Lane, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bowling Green Lane has an approved single-storey side and rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 7 Bowling Green Lane, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8EJ

1decisions1extensions9documents6nearby
  1. Dec 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey extension to the rear and side.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    12/02574/HOUSE
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Price for 7 Bowling Green Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£753,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£705,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 November 2018Most recent

    £705,000

    +86.0%over 8 years

  2. 12 March 2010

    £379,000

    +177.7%over 13 years

  3. 2 May 1996

    £136,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8EJ: £417,500 (2024–2007).

On the street

Versus other Bowling Green Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Bowling Green Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,490

Street avg £5,069

Below

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Bowling Green Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£669k

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3 bed1 bath
£617k

1 Beech Road, Purley On Thames

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3 bed
£597k

1 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames

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3 bed
£995k

1 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon

RG8 8SZ

5 bed2 bath
£466k

1 Glebe Road, Purley On Thames

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3 bed1 bath
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

0.0 km

Cecil Aldin Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Long Lane Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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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