What kind of home is Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN?

Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN?

The current EPC rating for Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN?

Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 4EN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN use?

The latest EPC at Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN?

Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN in?

Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN sits in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN?

Police records around Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN 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.

What schools are near Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN?

The closest primary school to Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (515m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King's Academy Prospect (301m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN?

The closest bus stop to Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, RG30 4EN is Meadway Precinct, 63m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Chimney Court

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

Chimney Court is an end-of-terrace house in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading (RG30 4EN). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the 38th smallest of 57 units on EPC record in Chimney Court, where floor areas span 44–63 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

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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.

Chimney Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Nov 2010

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

May 2024from May 2022

EPC improved fromB83toC78

Low Energy Lighting

100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Chimney Court, Flat 17, Shilling Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Chimney Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

Chimney Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£159,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Shilling Close homes

Four headline reads against 56 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Chimney Court stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 79 (C)

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Meadway Precinct — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

King's Academy Prospect. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 4EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 4EN

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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