What type of property is 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ?

5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ last change hands?

5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ last sold for £470,000 in February 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £320,100 in June 2007, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and February 2016, 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ rose from £320,100 to £470,000, a change of £149,900. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ?

5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ?

5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ located?

5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ sits in Shinfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ?

Police records around 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ 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.

Which schools serve 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ?

The closest primary school to 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ is Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (1.0km), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakbank School (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, RG2 9DQ is Brookers Hill, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Chrysanthemum Drive, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9DQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

130 m²

1399 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Chrysanthemum Drive

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

5 Chrysanthemum Drive is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Shinfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £567,000 is 20.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£336/sq ft) was about 20.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Oct 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

24%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chrysanthemum Drive, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chrysanthemum Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

5 Chrysanthemum Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£567,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£470,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2016Most recent
£470,000
+46.8%over 8 years
26 June 2007
£320,100

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9DQ: £427,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in RG2 9DQ

On the street

Versus other Chrysanthemum Drive homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Chrysanthemum Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,615

Street avg £3,839

Below

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brookers Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Shinfield Infant and Nursery School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 9DQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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