What type of property is 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG?

3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG?

3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8TG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG?

3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG located?

3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG 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 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG?

The closest primary school to 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG is Purley CofE Primary School (450m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Lilac Close, RG8 8TG is Colyton Way, 178m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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3 Lilac Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8TG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Lilac Close

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

3 Lilac Close is a semi-detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8TG). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 48 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 May 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2016

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Lilac Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Lilac Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

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

Current estimate

£184,000

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 8TG: £297,500 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in RG8 8TG

On the street

Versus other Lilac Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Lilac Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

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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

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

0.2 km

Colyton Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8TG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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