What kind of home is 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ sell for?

2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ last sold for £650,000 in July 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £455,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and July 2017, 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ rose from £455,000 to £650,000, a change of £195,000. That works out to roughly +10.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (1,668 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ has council approval for side extension granted in October 2014 under ref. 14/01572/HOUSE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ 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 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ in?

2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

Police records around 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ 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 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ is Long Lane Primary School (102m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (824m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ is Highfield Road, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Sherwood Place, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8RZ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

155 m²

1668 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Sherwood Place

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

2 Sherwood Place is a four-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2014. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 9 years ago, in July 2017. Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £769,000 is 18.3% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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 2)

May 2017

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 May 2027

8 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Sherwood Place, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Sherwood Place has an approved side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 2 Sherwood Place, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8RZ

1decisions1extensions11documents6nearby

Oct 2014
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Single and two storey side extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
14/01572/HOUSE
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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.

2 Sherwood Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£769,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£650,000

Growth on file: 10.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

4 July 2017Most recent
£650,000
+42.9%over 3 years
20 November 2013
£455,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8RZ: £650,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG8 8RZ

On the street

Versus other Sherwood Place homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Sherwood Place runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,194

Street avg £4,746

Strongly below

Floor Area

155 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Highfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Long Lane Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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