What type of property is 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH?

8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH last change hands?

8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH last sold for £185,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £79,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and June 2005, 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH rose from £79,000 to £185,000, a change of £106,000. That works out to roughly +13.7% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH?

The current EPC rating for 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH?

8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 0EH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH?

8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH 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 Essex Street, RG2 0EH located?

8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH?

Police records around 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH show an average of 327 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH?

The closest primary school to 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH is New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (171m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (734m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH?

The closest bus stop to 8 Essex Street, RG2 0EH is Whitley Street, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 8 Essex Street

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

8 Essex Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0EH). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in June 2005. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 sits 98.4% above the 2005 sale of £185,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Jan 2009

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

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 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Essex Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

14 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 Essex Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.7% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£185,000

Growth on file: 13.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

19 June 2005Most recent
£185,000
+134.2%over 6 years
30 October 1998
£79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0EH: £310,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in RG2 0EH

On the street

Versus other Essex Street homes

Four headline reads against 51 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,850

Street avg £2,427

Below

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whitley Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 0EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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