What type of property is 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX last change hands?

1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX last sold for £342,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £221,000 in November 2007, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and May 2015, 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX rose from £221,000 to £342,000, a change of £121,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX have?

1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in April 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX located?

1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX sits in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

Police records around 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX 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 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

The closest primary school to 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX is The Coombes Church of England Primary School (322m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (1.8km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX is British Legion, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Hillcrest, Eversley Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PX

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Hillcrest

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

1 Hillcrest is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading (RG2 9PX). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2014) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 is 26.6% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£324/sq ft) was about 61.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Oct 2024

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hillcrest, Eversley Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Hillcrest, Eversley Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PX

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Apr 2008
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Proposed insertion of dropped kerb and removal of soil and partial wallfrom front garden to create driveway.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
082554
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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.

1 Hillcrest valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£433,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£342,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

31 May 2015Most recent
£342,000
+54.8%over 7 years
26 November 2007
£221,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9PX: £275,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in RG2 9PX

On the street

Versus other Hillcrest homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Hillcrest is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,490

Street avg £2,711

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.5 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

British Legion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 9PX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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