What kind of home is 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE?

13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE?

The current EPC rating for 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE?

13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 53% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9PE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE use?

The latest EPC at 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE?

13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE 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.

Which area is 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE in?

13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE sits in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE 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 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE?

The closest primary school to 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE is The Coombes Church of England Primary School (148m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE?

The closest bus stop to 13 Whitewell Close, RG2 9PE is The Swan, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Whitewell Close, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 13 Whitewell Close

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

13 Whitewell Close is a mid-terrace house in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading (RG2 9PE). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 32 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromE47toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2022from Jun 2020

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Whitewell Close, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Whitewell Close 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.

13 Whitewell Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£197,000

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 9PE: £294,500 (2021–2016).

Nearby sales in RG2 9PE

On the street

Versus other Whitewell Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 13 Whitewell Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Below

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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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.

£313k

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1 Brant Close, Arborfield Cross

RG2 9PF

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1 Bridge Farm Cottages, Reading Road, Arborfield

RG2 9HT

£350k

1 Anderson Crescent, Arborfield Cross

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£400k

1 Attwood Drive, Arborfield

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£428k

1 Aphelion Way, Shinfield

RG2 9FR

£453k

1 Blackthorn, Shinfield

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£464k

1 Bramshill Close, Arborfield

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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.

Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Swan — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Coombes Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9PE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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