What type of property is 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

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

When did 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR last change hands?

8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR last sold for £340,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £75,500 in June 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR changed over time?

Across 6 sales between June 1999 and January 2025, 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR rose from £75,500 to £340,000, a change of £264,500. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

8 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 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR located?

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

Is 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is West Hill, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR

6 sales on record

Estimated value

£322,000

Since the 2025 sale (£340,000)-5%
Against RG1 2PR's recent median (£295,000)+9%

Newest record on this page: February 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£322,000

Against its 2025 sale (£340,000)-5%
Against RG1 2PR's recent median (£295,000)+9%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Chesterman Street is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 6 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 2PR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
67 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2021
Sales of this home
6 sales recorded, the latest in 2025
Recent sales in RG1 2PR
5 sales, median £295,000 (2025–2022)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 8 Chesterman Street was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

24 January 2025Most recent
£340,000
+13.3%over 2 years
25 March 2022
£300,000
+1.7%over 4 years
7 June 2017
£295,000
+86.1%over 7 years
22 December 2009
£158,500
+3.6%over 4 years
1 February 2005
£153,000
+102.6%over 5 years
24 June 1999
£75,500

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

Nearby sales in RG1 2PR

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 8 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 8 Chesterman Street

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

8 Chesterman Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2PR). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£471/sq ft) was about 115% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £340,000 in January 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE40toD55

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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, 8 Chesterman Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,075

Street avg £3,218

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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.

Nearest schools

Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary279m
New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary434m
Kendrick SchoolSecondary508m
Coley Primary SchoolPrimary634m

Nearest stops

West HillBus stop111m
Pell StreetBus stop219m
Silver StreetBus stop219m
Katesgrove LaneBus stop242m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
Public Order811 reports9%

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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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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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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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2 bed1 bath

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1 Hill Street

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2 bed1 bath

£304k

1 River Road

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2 bed1 bath

£246k

1 Katesgrove Lane

RG1 2ND

2 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Quadrant Court, Jubilee Square

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2 bed2 bath

£325k

1 Alpine Street

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1 Edgehill Street

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1 bed1 bath

£446k

1 Sherman Place

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Method

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 8 Chesterman Street is modelled from its 67 m² EPC floor area, its 6 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 2PR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 6 sales are recorded for 8 Chesterman Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Chesterman Street was lodged in September 2021 at band D and is valid until September 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Chesterman Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 2PR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 8 Chesterman Street is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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Inside

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Everything you need to know about 8 Chesterman Street

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Nearest schools

Nearest stops

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Level 3 Building Survey

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