What was the last sold price for 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ?

9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ last sold for £417,500 in May 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £152,000 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 1996 and May 2007, 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ rose from £152,000 to £417,500, a change of £265,500. That works out to roughly +10% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ have?

The only planning records linked to 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ?

9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ 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 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ in?

9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ 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.

What schools are near 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ?

The closest primary school to 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ is Long Lane Primary School (198m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (919m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Bowling Green Lane, RG8 8EJ is Cecil Aldin Drive, 48m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

3 sales on record3 planning records

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Band F

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Overview

About 9 Bowling Green Lane

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

9 Bowling Green Lane is a four-bedroom property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8EJ). It has council tax band F. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in May 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Bowling Green Lane, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 9 Bowling Green Lane is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

3 applications on record at 9 Bowling Green Lane, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8EJ

3decisions7documents6nearby

Oct 2013
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Rear of propertyT1 - Horse chestnut - 30% crown clean/thin and lift to 5.5mT2 - Horse chestnut - 30% thin/clean and reduce back to old pruning points, remove large branch with weak fork protruding towards house
Council
374
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
13/02315/TPW
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Tree WorksJul 2021Decision
Tree WorksMar 2018Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Last sold (2007)

£417,500

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

3 May 2007Most recent
£417,500
+19.3%over 4 years
10 January 2003
£350,000
+130.3%over 6 years
8 October 1996
£152,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8EJ: £480,000 (2024–2013).

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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

52/mo

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Nearest stop

0.0 km

Cecil Aldin Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Long Lane Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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