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

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 8 Cherwell Crescent

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

8 Cherwell Crescent is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7NB). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 44 m² this is the 5th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–47 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 74).

It hasn't traded since January 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 sits 360% above the 2000 sale of £35,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£74/sq ft) was about 61.4% below the postcode norm.

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

  • ParkingYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Cherwell Crescent's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Cherwell Crescent, Trinity Place, Reading, RG1 7NB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Cherwell Crescent has no planning applications on record.

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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.

8 Cherwell Crescent's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2000)

£35,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 January 2000Most recent

    £35,000

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

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.

Price per m² for 8 Cherwell Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£795

Street avg £2,222

Strongly below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 43 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Cherwell Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£157k

1 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street

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1 bed1 bath
£148k

1 Alexander Court, Baker Street

RG1 7XZ

1 bed1 bath
£218k

1 Chancery Mews, Russell Street

RG1 7XW

1 bed1 bath
£256k

1 Lorne Street

RG1 7YW

1 bed1 bath
£218k

1 Lion Court, Great Knollys Street

RG1 7HD

2 bed2 bath
£220k

1 Branksome Court, Prospect Street

RG1 7XR

2 bed
£239k

1 Bedford Road

RG1 7EU

2 bed2 bath

1 Argyle Street

RG1 7YP

1 bed1 bath
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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for RG1 7NB

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Cherwell Crescent, Trinity Place, Reading, RG1 7NB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.