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1a, Christchurch Gardens, Reading, RG2 7AH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Reading (RG2 7AH). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2017. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor.

At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from May 2017
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Christchurch Gardens, Reading, RG2 7AH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1a, Christchurch Gardens, Reading, RG2 7AH

2decisions2extensions30documents18nearby
  1. Apr 2007
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Change of use from two C3 Residential Care Homes to one C2 ResidentialCare Home for adults with learning difficulties, single storey extens ion between the two properties and two conservatories to the rear of both properties

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/07/0515
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£547,000

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 RG2 7AH: £725,000 (2019–2008).

On the street

Versus other Christchurch Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 53 (E)

Above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 199 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 9.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£462k

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3 bed1 bath
£680k

1 Christchurch Gardens

RG2 7AH

£418k

1 Cintra View, Northumberland Avenue

RG2 7QU

3 bed2 bath
£407k

1 Corbridge Road

RG2 7TX

3 bed
£389k

1 Barnsdale Road

RG2 7JJ

3 bed1 bath
£786k

1 Cintra Avenue

RG2 7AU

4 bed
£380k

1 Dawlish Road

RG2 7SD

£379k

1 Bankside Close

RG2 7NH

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Christchurch Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

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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 RG2 7AH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 7AH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 7AH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

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

Common questions

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