Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Cheriton Court, Reading, RG1 6BQ
Property type
Detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Floor area
40 m²
436 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About 8 Cheriton Court
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
8 Cheriton Court is a one-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG1 6BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 436 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–44 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2009) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from September 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 1998–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 11.3% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£367/sq ft) was about 155.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2018 for £160,000.
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
- Bedrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- ParkingYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
8 Cheriton Court's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Sept 2019
Current Certificate
Sept 2009EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Expired on 13 September 2019
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Cheriton Court, Reading, RG1 6BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Cheriton Court has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£178,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 20 years.
Last sold (2018)
£160,000
Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 20 years.
Sales timeline
16 November 2018Most recent
£160,000
+185.7%over 19 years4 December 1998
£56,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 6BQ: £175,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in RG1 6BQ
Versus other Cheriton Court homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 8 Cheriton Court runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,953
Street avg £3,308
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 42 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.4 t/year
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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.
Crime
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Castle Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Coley Primary School. 33 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 6BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.5dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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