What kind of home is 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ last sold for £367,200 in December 2005, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in April 1995, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1995 and December 2005, 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ rose from £130,000 to £367,200, a change of £237,200. That works out to roughly +10.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2022 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (1,485 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8SJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ use?

The latest EPC at 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ had any planning applications?

12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey extension and single-storey extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ in?

12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ sits in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

Is 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is Emmer Green Primary School (455m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (930m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is Chalgrove Way, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Chalgrove Way, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8SJ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

138 m²

1485 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Chalgrove Way

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

12 Chalgrove Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2022); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in December 2005. Across 1995–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £695,000 sits 89.3% above the 2005 sale of £367,200. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£247/sq ft) was about 45.7% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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.

12 Chalgrove Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Chalgrove Way, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 12 Chalgrove Way, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8SJ

2decisions2extensions6nearby

Nov 2002
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Demolition of existing garage and construction of single storey extension forming garage, family room and bedroom
Reference
PL/02/1202
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ExtensionNov 2002Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£695,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£367,200

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

12 December 2005Most recent
£367,200
+182.5%over 10 years
12 April 1995
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8SJ: £675,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in RG4 8SJ

On the street

Versus other Chalgrove Way homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 12 Chalgrove Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,661

Street avg £5,178

Strongly below

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

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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

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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

0.1 km

Chalgrove Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Emmer Green Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 8SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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