What kind of home is 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA?

2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

What did 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA sell for?

2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA last sold for £427,500 in April 2026. Before that, it sold for £155,000 in November 2001, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and April 2026, 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA rose from £155,000 to £427,500, a change of £272,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA?

2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9QA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA use?

The latest EPC at 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA?

2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA in?

2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA sits in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA show an average of 327 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA?

The closest primary school to 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA is The Coombes Church of England Primary School (195m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (2.0km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chamberlain Gardens, RG2 9QA is The Swan, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Chamberlain Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9QA

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Chamberlain Gardens

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

2 Chamberlain Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading (RG2 9QA). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

It changed hands recently, sold April 2026 for £427,500. Across 2001–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£523/sq ft) was about 104.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 October 2032

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chamberlain Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9QA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chamberlain Gardens 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£453,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£427,500

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

7 April 2026Most recent
£427,500
+175.8%over 24 years
23 November 2001
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9QA: £430,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in RG2 9QA

On the street

Versus other Chamberlain Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Chamberlain Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,625

Street avg £3,547

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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 bed3 bath

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5 bed3 bath

£449k

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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

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Swan — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Coombes Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9QA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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