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5 Churchill Crescent, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RU

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
108 m²
1163 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Churchill Crescent

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

5 Churchill Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9RU). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 108 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2009–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 57.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £540,000 in June 2024. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2010.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
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

Apr 2024from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromD59toC76
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Churchill Crescent, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Churchill Crescent, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RU

1decisions1extensions5documents6nearby
  1. Mar 2010
    Porch
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single storey rear extension and pitched roof over front entrance porch.

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    P10/E0028
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 5 Churchill Crescent was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£584,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£540,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 June 2024Most recent

    £540,000

    +11.3%over 7 years

  2. 11 August 2016

    £485,000

    +94.0%over 6 years

  3. 8 October 2009

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9RU: £350,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Churchill Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Churchill Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £4,356

Strongly above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Churchill Crescent

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

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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.
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£452k

1 Dysons Wood Farm Cottages, Tokers Green Lane, Tokers Green

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£431k

1 Elm Court, Sonning Common

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3 bed1 bath
£623k

1 Churchill Crescent, Sonning Common

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4 bed2 bath
£488k

1 Fords Cottages, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common

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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

0.2 km

Sedgewell Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Sonning Common Primary School. 4 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 9RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 9RU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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