What kind of home is 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF?

19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF last change hands?

19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF last sold for £285,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £72,000 in June 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 1998 and April 2021, 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF rose from £72,000 to £285,000, a change of £213,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF?

The current EPC rating for 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF?

19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF use?

The latest EPC at 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF?

19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF in?

19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF?

Police records around 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF?

The closest primary school to 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF is Geoffrey Field Junior School (745m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartland High School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF?

The closest bus stop to 19 Cresswell Close, RG2 8UF is Whitley Wood Community Centre, 85m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Cresswell Close, Reading, RG2 8UF

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Cresswell Close

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

19 Cresswell Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG2 8UF). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £334,000 is 17.2% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 107.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2021 for £285,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Oct 2018

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2018from Oct 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Cresswell Close, Reading, RG2 8UF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Cresswell Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£285,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2021Most recent
£285,000
+81.5%over 16 years
5 April 2005
£157,000
+118.1%over 6 years
17 June 1998
£72,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8UF: £146,000 (2019–2001).

Nearby sales in RG2 8UF

On the street

Versus other Cresswell Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 19 Cresswell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Below

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whitley Wood Community Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Geoffrey Field Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 8UF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8UF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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