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About 1 Chard Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Chard Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Woodley, Reading, Reading (RG5 4HU). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since February 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Sale prices here have outpaced Reading HPI: 6.8% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £563,000 sits 60.9% above the 2008 sale of £349,950. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms4
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Nov 2025
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Chard Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Aug 2004FullApprove
Proposed erection of side boundary fence.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£563,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 7 years.
Last sold (2008)
£349,950
Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
Full property reportLaunch offer · 33% off
The complete analysis of 1 Chard Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4HU
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Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Drovers Way Top — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB
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