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1 Chestnut Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6NS

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
104 m²
1119 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Chestnut Avenue

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

1 Chestnut Avenue is a semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 6NS). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2025. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £511,000 is 12.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 100.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £455,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Chestnut Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chestnut Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Chestnut Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6NS

1decisions1extensions5documents8nearby
  1. Jan 2025
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Conversion of Garage to Habitable Room with Front facing Window and Single Storey Rear Extension

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/24/1498
    Full record in report

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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 Chestnut Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£511,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£455,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 November 2024Most recent

    £455,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 6NS: £414,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Avenue homes

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

Price per m² for 1 Chestnut Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,375

Street avg £3,274

Strongly above

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Chestnut Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£506k

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£504k

1 Devon Drive, Caversham

RG4 6NT

3 bed
£520k

1 Copse End, Caversham

RG4 6AB

£522k

1 Elstow Avenue, Caversham

RG4 6RX

4 bed
£500k

1 Abbottsleigh Gardens, Caversham

RG4 6LA

3 bed
£486k

1 Dunster Close, Caversham

RG4 6RY

4 bed
£551k

1 Blackwater Close, Caversham

RG4 6NP

4 bed2 bath
£592k

1 Copse Avenue, Caversham

RG4 6LX

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.
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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Devon Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Micklands Primary School. 13 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 RG4 6NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 6NS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 6NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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