What kind of home is 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG?

3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG?

3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG use?

The latest EPC at 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG?

3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG in?

3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG sits in Ashampstead, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG?

Police records around 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG 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 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG?

The closest primary school to 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG is Yattendon C.E. Primary School (2.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Flowers Piece, RG8 8SG is Ashampstead flexi area, 176m away. The nearest bus option is The Four Points, 2.4km away.

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3 Flowers Piece, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 8SG

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 3 Flowers Piece

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

3 Flowers Piece is an end-of-terrace house in Ashampstead, Reading, Reading (RG8 8SG). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Sept 2014

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Feb 2017from Mar 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

56%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2022from Feb 2017

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Flowers Piece, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 8SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

Current estimate

£367,000

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 8SG: £470,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in RG8 8SG

On the street

Versus other Flowers Piece homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Flowers Piece stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 55 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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

0.2 km

Ashampstead flexi area — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

Yattendon 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 8SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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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