Has 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

Police records around 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Sherwood Place, RG8 8RZ is Highfield Road, 61m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Overview

About 5 Sherwood Place

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

5 Sherwood Place is a property in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8RZ). It has council tax band G.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

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

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sherwood Place, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 5 Sherwood Place is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

Jan 2022
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1- Horse Chestnut: Remove lower branch to north and tip reduce lower crown on south side by 1-1.5m (to max height of 5m).T3- Horse Chestnut: Fell due to extensive dieback.T4- White Beam: Shorten lower branch to the left of tree by 1 metre and crown thin by approx 10-15%T5- White Beam: Shorten lower branch at the right of tree by 1 metre and crown thin by approx 10-15%
Council
90
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
21/02928/TPW
View planning record
Jul 2019
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1, T3 - Horse Chestnut crown reduce 2 metres as halo from roofline.T2 - Whitebeam crown reduce 2 metres as halo from roofline.T4, T5, T6, T7 Whitebeam - 1 to 2 metres removed from branches.
Council
374
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
19/00996/TPW
View planning record

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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 8RZ: £650,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG8 8RZ

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

1 Allison Gardens, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DF

1 Beckfords, Upper Basildon

RG8 8PB

£550k

1 Beech Road, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DR

3 bed

£816k

1 Belleisle, Purley On Thames

RG8 8AP

5 bed2 bath

£1.1m

1 Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon

RG8 8NT

2 bed1 bath

1 Bowling Green Lane, Purley On Thames

RG8 8EJ

£684k

1 Brading Way, Purley On Thames

RG8 8BS

£362k

1 Bryant Place, Purley On Thames

RG8 8ET

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

2/mo

Steady 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.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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