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

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

How energy efficient is Flat 1, 2 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 2 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

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

Flat 1, 2 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (377 sq ft). That makes it about 48% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2PR. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

What council tax band is Flat 1, 2 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR?

Flat 1, 2 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 Flat 1, 2 Chesterman Street, RG1 2PR located?

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

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

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

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

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

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Flat 1, 2 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

35 m²

377 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2PR). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–70 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (43 versus a best of 62). The latest certificate (May 2025) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.

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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.

Flat 1 sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate

May 2025

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2035

8 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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

Nearby sales in RG1 2PR

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Comparables

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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

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