What type of property is 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB?

14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB last change hands?

14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB last sold for £112,000 in August 2002, around 24 years ago. Before that, it sold for £67,000 in December 1999, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 1999 and August 2002, 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB rose from £67,000 to £112,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +21.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB?

The current EPC rating for 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB?

14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7NB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB?

14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB 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 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB located?

14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB 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 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB?

The closest primary school to 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB is Civitas Academy (236m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.1km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB?

The closest bus stop to 14 Cherwell Crescent, RG1 7NB is Nags Head, 145m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 492m away.

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14 Cherwell Crescent, Trinity Place, Reading, RG1 7NB

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Cherwell Crescent

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

14 Cherwell Crescent is a one-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG1 7NB). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 39 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (39–47 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (81 versus a worst of 73). The latest certificate (January 2019) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in August 2002. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1999–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 sits 58.9% above the 2002 sale of £112,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 74.3% 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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

14 Cherwell Crescent ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Oct 2008

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Cherwell Crescent, Trinity Place, Reading, RG1 7NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Cherwell Crescent has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

41 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.

14 Cherwell Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£112,000

Growth on file: 21.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2002Most recent
£112,000
+67.2%over 2 years
19 December 1999
£67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7NB: £129,200 (2014–2003).

Nearby sales in RG1 7NB

On the street

Versus other Cherwell Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 14 Cherwell Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,872

Street avg £1,962

Above

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Nags Head — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Civitas Academy. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 7NB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7NB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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