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Holly Bank, Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9AU

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
151 m²
1625 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Holly Bank

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

Holly Bank is a detached house in Kidmore End, Reading, Reading (RG4 9AU). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£517/sq ft) was about 67.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £840,500 in August 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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.

Holly Bank's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF28toE46
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2024from Apr 2018
EPC improved fromE46toD58
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Holly Bank, Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Holly Bank, Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9AU

1decisions8documents6nearby
  1. Apr 2025
    OutbuildingFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of timber outbuilding in rear garden for use as garden store and study.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    P25/S0564/HH
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
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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 grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£867,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£840,500

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 August 2024Most recent

    £840,500

    +236.2%over 26 years

  2. 8 July 1998

    £249,999

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9AU: £785,000 (2020–2013).

On the street

Versus other Chalkhouse Green Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Holly Bank is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,566

Street avg £3,991

Strongly above

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 176 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.2 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Holly Bank

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

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4 bed2 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

0.2 km

St Johns Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Kidmore End Church of England Primary School. 4 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 9AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 9AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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 Holly Bank, Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.