15 The Short, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BP is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £357,620 , which equates to approximately £489 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Apr 2006 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £172,620, representing a 93.3% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £357,620 is:

  • 4.5% lower than the average property price on The Short
  • 26.8% lower than the average in the RG8 8BP postcode area
  • and 4.1% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG8 8BP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£357,620
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£489
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

15 The Short, Purley On Thames, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Sep 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to RG8 8BP

12 th / 14
Price Rank
27% lower than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
1 st / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG8 8BP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 12th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£357,620
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+93 %
19 Apr 2006
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at 15 The Short, Purley On Thames, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8BP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 19 Apr 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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