What type of property is 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR sell for?

17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR last sold for £140,000 in September 2003, around 23 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2PR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

17 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.

Where is 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR located?

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

What is crime like near 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

Police records around 17 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.

Which schools serve 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest primary school to 17 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 is the nearest station to 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest bus stop to 17 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is West Hill, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Chesterman Street

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

17 Chesterman Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2PR). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 sits 125.7% above the 2003 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£169/sq ft) was about 23.2% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

17 Chesterman Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

17 Chesterman Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£316,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£140,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 September 2003Most recent
£140,000

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 epc rating, 17 Chesterman Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,818

Street avg £3,348

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Hill Street

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1 River Road

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1 Katesgrove Lane

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Quadrant Court, Jubilee Square

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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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