What type of property is 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR last sold for £295,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,000 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and October 2023, 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR rose from £51,000 to £295,000, a change of £244,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR have?

The current EPC rating for 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

19 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 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR located?

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

What is crime like near 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

Police records around 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest primary school to 19 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 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest bus stop to 19 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is West Hill, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 19 Chesterman Street

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

19 Chesterman Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2PR). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £340,000 is 15.3% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£381/sq ft) was about 73.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £295,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-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 19 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 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.

19 Chesterman Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£340,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£295,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 2023Most recent
£295,000
+478.4%over 26 years
8 September 1997
£51,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2PR: £297,500 (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.

Years Held for 19 Chesterman Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,097

Street avg £3,256

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

9/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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