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8 Tanfields, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NX

Property type
End terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
135 m²
1453 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Tanfields

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

8 Tanfields is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 1NX). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony.

At 135 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £616,000 sits 73.5% above the 2014 sale of £355,000. Last sold in November 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
  • BalconyYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Tanfields

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Tanfields's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE48toD67
Heating System
Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor MaisonetteEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,155 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Tanfields, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Tanfields has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Tanfields's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£616,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.1% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£355,000

Growth on file: 0.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 November 2014Most recent

    £355,000

    +1.4%over 12 years

  2. 2 September 2002

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 1NX: £290,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Tanfields homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Tanfields runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,630

Street avg £3,496

Strongly below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Tanfields

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£289k

1 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£285k

1 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed1 bath
£283k

11 Stanshawe Road

RG1 1PB

2 bed1 bath
£272k

10 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£271k

11 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£259k

10 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed2 bath
£257k

11 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed
£374k

10 Sackville Street

RG1 1NT

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Greyfriars Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Civitas Academy. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 1NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 1NX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 1NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Tanfields, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.