What type of property is 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

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

What did 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX sell for?

3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX last sold for £221,000 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9PX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

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

Where is 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX located?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

Police records around 3 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 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

The closest primary school to 3 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).

How well connected is 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Hillcrest, RG2 9PX is British Legion, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Hillcrest

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

3 Hillcrest is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading (RG2 9PX). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £425,000 sits 92.3% above the 2011 sale of £221,000. On the market in August 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing

Building

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 4)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2011from May 2010

Low Energy Lighting

55%85%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Jan 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

85%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Hillcrest, Eversley Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Hillcrest 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.

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

Current estimate

£425,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£221,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 August 2011Most recent
£221,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9PX: £329,500 (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.

On habitable rooms, 3 Hillcrest runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £2,971

Below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 116 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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4 bed2 bath

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£697k

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4 bed2 bath

£732k

1 Bushell Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FQ

4 bed3 bath

£428k

1 Aphelion Way, Shinfield

RG2 9FR

£747k

1 Arbery Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FG

5 bed3 bath

£400k

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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

0.1 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Hillcrest, Eversley Road, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.