Purley Village - RG8 8AU
Key Postcode Insights
RG8 8AU is a residential postcode situated on Purley Village, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 132nd largest and 79th most expensive of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £368,947
- 10 Year change
- up 14.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,400pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 46.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £196/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RG8 8AU is a residential postcode situated on Purley Village, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 132nd largest and 79th most expensive of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £368,947
- 10 Year change
- up 14.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,400pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 46.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £196/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin RG8 8AU
- 1 Jasmine Cottages Purley Village
4 Bed Period House
- 2 Jasmine Cottages Purley Village
5 Bed House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RG8 8AU sold for £625,000 on 30th April 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 10.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £368,947.
The RG8 8AU Sales Market has increased by 14.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.1% | £368,947 |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £380,601 |
| June 2024 | -1.8% | £372,184 |
| June 2023 | 0.7% | £378,852 |
| June 2022 | 10.6% | £376,118 |
| June 2021 | 4.3% | £340,129 |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £326,021 |
| June 2019 | -2.5% | £323,655 |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £331,824 |
| June 2017 | 1.7% | £328,833 |
| June 2016 | 11.9% | £323,385 |
| June 2015 | 10.5% | £288,941 |
| June 2014 | 10.9% | £261,448 |
| June 2013 | 1.9% | £235,812 |
| June 2012 | 0.6% | £231,311 |
| June 2011 | 0.4% | £229,983 |
| June 2010 | 14.9% | £229,018 |
| June 2009 | -11.2% | £199,387 |
| June 2008 | -1.6% | £224,432 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £228,032 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,400.
The RG8 8AU Rental Market has increased by 46.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £1,400pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.8% | £1,369pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.5% | £1,331pcm |
| June 2023 | 12.1% | £1,262pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £1,125pcm |
| June 2021 | 3.1% | £1,012pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.3% | £981pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.9% | £984pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.2% | £966pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £967pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.4% | £954pcm |
| June 2015 | 4.1% | £932pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.5% | £896pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £857pcm |
| June 2012 | 4.2% | £835pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.4% | £801pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.4% | £774pcm |
| June 2009 | -7% | £727pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.2% | £782pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £783pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th April 2021 for £625,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 10.4%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
RG8 8AU has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2021£625,000 | 5 Bed House2 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU2 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU
- Sold Jan 2011£210,000 | 4 Bed House1 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU1 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU
- Sold Sep 2007£344,000 | 5 Bed House2 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU2 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU
- Sold Nov 2006£273,500 | 4 Bed House1 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU1 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU
- Sold Sep 2006£330,000 | 5 Bed House2 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU2 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU
Nearby Postcodes
RG8 8AU is the 132nd largest and the 79th most expensive postcode out of the 801 postcodes in the RG8 area.
- RG8 8AF, Purley Village, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8RG8 8AF8 Addresses|36 m away
- RG8 8AT, Purley Lane, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8RG8 8AT14 Addresses|54 m away
- RG8 8DB, Lister Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8RG8 8DB34 Addresses|137 m away
- RG8 8AX, Purley Village, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8RG8 8AX3 Addresses|198 m away
- RG8 8DF, Allison Gardens, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8RG8 8DF10 Addresses|222 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 house of an unknown age
- period house (1)
- house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2021£625,000 | 5 Bed House2 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU2 Jasmine Cottages, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AU
- Sold Jun 2012£605,000 | 4 Bed HouseCherry Acre, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AFCherry Acre, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AF
- Sold Dec 2020£550,000 | 4 Bed HouseLetgable, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AFLetgable, Purley Village, Reading, RG8 8AF
Schools Nearby
- Purley CofE Primary School0 m away
- Long Lane Primary School600 m away
- Westwood Farm Junior School1.1 km away
- Denefield School1.3 km away
- Little Heath School3.1 km away
- King's Academy Prospect4.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RG8 8AU is Tilehurst station, which is 1.8 kilometres away.
- Tilehurst|1.8 km away
- Pangbourne|2.9 km away
- Reading West|5.1 km away
- Theale|5.7 km away
