Sold STC Semi-detached

56 PURLEY RISE

READING, PURLEY ON THAMES, WEST BERKSHIRE RG8 8AA

3 beds 1 baths 904 sq ft Listed 15 Aug 2025 (-307d)

£400,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

Council tax band

TBC

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£395,000 Oct 2025

Price per m²

£4,762/m²

Local average

£671,000 (-40.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,780 of 33,755)

Street crime

32 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Charming bay-fronted semi
  • Generous and attractive gardens with outbuldings
  • Potential to improve and extend, subject to consents
  • 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
  • Views towards Mapledurham Valley
  • No onward chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This charming bay-fronted semi-detached house offers scope for improvement and extension, subject to consents and enjoys a generous garden and views over rooftops across the Mapledurham valley. No onward chain. EPC Rating D.

LOCAL INFORMATION
Purley on Thames is a riverside village between Pangbourne and Reading with facilities all within a short walk or drive. Tilehurst railway station is about 10 to 15 minutes walk away and is just one stop from Reading with its frequent 25 minute non-stop service to London Paddington, and J12 of the M4 is about three miles away. There is a large Waitrose in Tilehurst and Purley lies on the Thames long-distance footpath. There is also an excellent primary school in the village and a secondary school in Long Lane is also within walking distance.

ACCOMMODATION
Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, shower room and separate wc, three bedrooms.

OUTSIDE SPACE
To the front, there is a lawned garden and long driveway providing off-street parking.

The rear garden is a feature of the property being generous in size with a paved terrace immediately behind the house leading to an area of lawn with mature shrubs and trees. Beyond this is a vegetable garden with three timber outbuildings including a workshop with light and power.

LOCAL AUTHORITY AND SERVICES
West Berkshire Council, Newbury -
Council Tax Band D
All main services, gas central heating.


CONVEYANCING

We work with DT Conveyancing to help you buy your property with confidence. Your dedicated conveyancer will keep you informed at every stage from start to finish. Making your move a stress-free and straightforward as possible.

MORTGAGES

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by PRIMIS Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative

Davis Tate Limited is an Introducer Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.

Embrace Financial Services Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

LETTINGS and MANAGEMENT

We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only. Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis.

DISCLAIMER

These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.

BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £78 including VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

REFERRAL FEES

We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Davis Tate.

DPA250076/

Listed by

Pangbourne

Southern Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 165778325

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 13/08/2025

Expiry date: 12/08/2035

Current heating cost: £1,005/year

Potential heating cost: £662/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,173

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£390 - £455)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17129887 Recent

Property Details

Street: 56 Purley Rise

Town: Purley on Thames

Postcode: RG8 8AA

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 18/01/2026

Work Completed: 01/12/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 31/10/2025 (7 months ago) £395,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street WILLOW COTTAGE, 68A PURLEY RISE, PURLEY ON THAMES, READING, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG8 8AA £755,000 08/11/2023 Detached
WINDY NOOK WESTBURY LANE, PURLEY ON THAMES, READING, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG8 8DL £625,000 03/08/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 50 PURLEY RISE, PURLEY ON THAMES, READING, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG8 8AA £410,000 06/04/2023 Semi-detached
UPLANDS WESTBURY LANE, PURLEY ON THAMES, READING, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG8 8DL £520,000 20/03/2023 Semi-detached
4 PURLEY RISE, PURLEY ON THAMES, READING, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG8 8AE £495,000 17/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 46 PURLEY RISE, PURLEY ON THAMES, READING, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG8 8AA £425,000 26/10/2021 Semi-detached
25A GLEBE ROAD, PURLEY ON THAMES, READING, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG8 8DP £480,000 23/09/2021 Semi-detached
9 GLEBE ROAD, PURLEY ON THAMES, READING, WEST BERKSHIRE, RG8 8DP £390,000 28/06/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £530,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £502,000 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -10.8%
10y growth 22.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Berkshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.1%
5y (index) 21%
10y (index) 31%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Berkshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,155/mo
Realistic £1,283/mo
Optimistic £1,411/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Berkshire.

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop New Hill 0.5 miles
Bus stop Footpath to Highfield Road 0.5 miles
Shop Pankhurst Cycles 1.1 miles
Shop Londis 1.2 miles
Train station Tilehurst 1.4 miles
Train station Pangbourne 1.5 miles
Hospital Prospect Park Hospital 2.9 miles
Hospital Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice 3.2 miles
University University of Reading, London Road Campus 4.7 miles
University Dreadnought, University of Reading 5.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 16
Anti-social behaviour 6
Other theft 4
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Public order 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 32

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Long Lane Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 28 Apr 2015
Purley CofE Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 23 Jan 2017
Denefield School Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 17 Dec 2023
Brookfields Special School Other 0.7 miles Outstanding — 12 Oct 2010
Downsway Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 21 Mar 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £160,375
Target investor price (1%) £128,300
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).