56 PURLEY RISE
READING, PURLEY ON THAMES, WEST BERKSHIRE RG8 8AA
£400,000
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Berkshire. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Berkshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).