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 1 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 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 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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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.

Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £340,000 — fresh data. 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 115.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
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

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

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

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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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£340,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 26 years.

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

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 £3,217

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 3.5 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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