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1 Kiln Cottages, Kiln Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 9PE

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Kiln Cottages

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

1 Kiln Cottages is a semi-detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 9PE). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in August 2003. Today's modelled estimate of £663,000 sits 87.8% above the 2003 sale of £353,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£283/sq ft) was about 21.7% 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.

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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 3)
Dec 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Mar 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Dec 2017from May 2014
EPC improved fromE52toC73
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%89%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended 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 1 Kiln Cottages, Kiln Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 9PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Kiln Cottages, Kiln Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 9PE

2decisions2extensions6nearby
  1. Mar 2000
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single Storey Rear Extension and First Floor Rear Dormer Window

    Reference
    PL/00/0908
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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 Kiln Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£663,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2003)

£353,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 August 2003Most recent

    £353,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9PE: £600,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Kiln Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Kiln Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,043

Street avg £4,706

Strongly below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 128 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Kiln Cottages

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
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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

Marchwood Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Caversham Park Primary School. 8 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 9PE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 9PE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9PE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

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 1 Kiln Cottages, Kiln Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 9PE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.