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6 Cherwell Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QH

Solar panels
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
248 m²
2669 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 6 Cherwell Road

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

6 Cherwell Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8QH). It has a recorded floor area of 248 m² (around 2669 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band G. The property has solar panels and underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good.

It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £1,010,000. Today's modelled estimate of £1,153,000 is 14.2% above the 2025 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Cherwell Road

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from May 2012
EPC improved fromD63toC74
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
48%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Cherwell Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Cherwell Road has no planning applications on record.

6

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.
Current estimate

£1,153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£1,010,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 July 2025Most recent

    £1,010,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in RG4 8QH: £688,500 (2020–2003).

On the street

Versus other Cherwell Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Cherwell Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

248 m²

Street avg 202 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 7.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Cherwell Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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.
£713k

1 Cherry Close, Emmer Green

RG4 8UP

4 bed
£706k

1 Albany Gardens, Emmer Green

RG4 8PZ

4 bed3 bath
£705k

1 Aberaman, Emmer Green

RG4 8LD

4 bed4 bath
£618k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

RG4 8HR

4 bed2 bath
£546k

1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

RG4 8XR

4 bed
£916k

1 Cherwell Road, Emmer Green

RG4 8QH

5 bed1 bath
£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

RG4 8PH

4 bed
£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

RG4 8SX

3 bed1 bath
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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Highdown School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 13 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8QH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

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 6 Cherwell Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.