What type of property is 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP?

3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2016 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP?

3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP?

3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP located?

3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP sits in Ashampstead, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP?

Police records around 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP 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 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP?

The closest primary school to 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP is Basildon C.E. Primary School (2.2km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Stubbles, RG8 8RP is Ashampstead flexi area, 851m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Stubbles, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 8RP

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Stubbles

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

3 Stubbles is a semi-detached house in Ashampstead, Reading, Reading (RG8 8RP). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Aug 2016

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2023from Jan 2023

EPC improved fromE52toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Stubbles, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 8RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Stubbles 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.

3 Stubbles has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£458,000

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 5 sales in RG8 8RP: £450,000 (2023–2009).

Nearby sales in RG8 8RP

On the street

Versus other Stubbles homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Stubbles runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 53 (E)

Above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 106 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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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

0.9 km

Ashampstead flexi area — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Basildon C.E. Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 8RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

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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