What kind of home is 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ sell for?

5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ last sold for £595,000 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £334,500 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and June 2016, 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ rose from £334,500 to £595,000, a change of £260,500. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ in?

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

Is 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

What is the nearest station to 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Chalgrove Way, RG4 8SJ is Chalgrove Way, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Chalgrove Way

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

5 Chalgrove Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a loft.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in June 2016. Across 2006–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 2)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD64toC70

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chalgrove Way, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chalgrove Way 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.

5 Chalgrove Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£635,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£595,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

23 June 2016Most recent
£595,000
+77.9%over 9 years
20 August 2006
£334,500

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.

On years held, 5 Chalgrove Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,917

Street avg £4,990

Below

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 122 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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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£399k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

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3 bed1 bath

£618k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

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4 bed2 bath

£705k

1 Aberaman, Emmer Green

RG4 8LD

4 bed4 bath

£706k

1 Albany Gardens, Emmer Green

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4 bed3 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

0.1 km

Chalgrove Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Emmer Green Primary School. 12 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 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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FAQ

Common questions

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