What was the last sold price for Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG?

Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG last sold for £820,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £423,000 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and May 2024, Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG rose from £423,000 to £820,000, a change of £397,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG?

The most recent planning decision at Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG was a refusal for outbuilding (ref. 24/01674/HOUSE) in October 2024. Earlier filings include 2 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG?

Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG 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 Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG in?

Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG sits in Upper Basildon, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG in a safe area?

Police records around Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG 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 Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG?

The closest primary school to Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG is Basildon C.E. Primary School (1.6km).

How well connected is Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG?

The closest bus stop to Summer Place, Newtown, RG8 8JG is Wakemans, 127m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 2.4km away.

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Summer Place, Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8JG

3 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About Summer Place

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Summer Place is a property in Upper Basildon, Reading, Reading (RG8 8JG). It has council tax band F.

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £820,000.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Summer Place, Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Summer Place was refused — worth checking the council file.

3 applications on record at Summer Place, Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8JG

3decisions1extensions28documents6nearby

Jun 2014
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Raising of roof and alterations to existing loft conversion.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
14/00971/HOUSE
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OutbuildingMay 2025Decision
OutbuildingOct 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2024)

£820,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 May 2024Most recent
£820,000
+93.9%over 10 years
5 September 2013
£423,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8JG: £630,000 (2024–2021).

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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

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wakemans — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Basildon C.E. Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8JG

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