What type of property is 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR?

18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR last change hands?

18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR last sold for £280,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £245,000 in March 2021, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2021 and April 2023, 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR rose from £245,000 to £280,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR?

The current EPC rating for 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR?

18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 1LR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR?

18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR is in council tax band C.

Where is 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR located?

18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR?

Police records around 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR?

The closest primary school to 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR is Wilson Primary School (277m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR?

The closest bus stop to 18 Chester Street, RG30 1LR is Wantage Road, 93m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 778m away.

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18 Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Chester Street

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

18 Chester Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1LR). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a loft.

Across 2021–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 is 10% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£313/sq ft) was about 75.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2023 for £280,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Oct 2008

Low Energy Lighting

30%62%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2020from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromD59toC71

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Chester Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

18 Chester Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£280,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2023Most recent
£280,000
+14.3%over 2 years
31 March 2021
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1LR: £270,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in RG30 1LR

On the street

Versus other Chester Street homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 18 Chester Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,373

Street avg £2,668

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 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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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wantage Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wilson Primary School. 30 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 RG30 1LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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