What kind of home is 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR sell for?

16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR last sold for £143,500 in January 2004, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £65,000 in May 1999, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 1999 and January 2004, 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR rose from £65,000 to £143,500, a change of £78,500. That works out to roughly +18.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The current EPC rating for 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2PR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR use?

The latest EPC at 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR in?

16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

Police records around 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest primary school to 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is Katesgrove Primary School (279m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (508m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest bus stop to 16 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is West Hill, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Chesterman Street

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

16 Chesterman Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2PR). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since January 2004, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £291,000 sits 102.8% above the 2004 sale of £143,500.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

8%53%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Chesterman Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

22 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£143,500

Growth on file: 18.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2004Most recent
£143,500
+120.8%over 4 years
20 May 1999
£65,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2PR: £295,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG1 2PR

On the street

Versus other Chesterman Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 16 Chesterman Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,352

Street avg £3,327

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Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 2PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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