What type of property is 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR last change hands?

1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR last sold for £90,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2PR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR located?

1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

Police records around 1a, 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 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is West Hill, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2PR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while 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.

Today's modelled estimate of £320,000 sits 255.6% above the 2021 sale of £90,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£111/sq ft) was about 49.3% below the postcode norm. Sold March 2021 for £90,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Nov 2009

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2021).

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 March 2021Most recent
£90,000

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 price per m², 1a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,200

Street avg £3,372

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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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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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 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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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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