What kind of home is 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US?

2 The Chatters, RG7 1US is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US?

2 The Chatters, RG7 1US last sold for £1,075,000 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £750,000 in December 2002, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and February 2008, 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US rose from £750,000 to £1,075,000, a change of £325,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US?

2 The Chatters, RG7 1US has a recorded floor area of 233 m² (2,508 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US use?

The latest EPC at 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US?

2 The Chatters, RG7 1US is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US in?

2 The Chatters, RG7 1US sits in Farley Hill, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US in a safe area?

Police records around 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US show an average of 150 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (21% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US?

The closest primary school to 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US is Farley Hill Primary School (880m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9km).

What transport links are near 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US?

The closest bus stop to 2 The Chatters, RG7 1US is Bunglers Hill, 654m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 The Chatters, Bunces Shaw Road, Farley Hill, Reading, RG7 1US

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

233 m²

2508 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 The Chatters

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

2 The Chatters is a five-bedroom detached house in Farley Hill, Reading, Reading (RG7 1US). It has a recorded floor area of 233 m² (around 2508 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Held since February 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,472,000 is 36.9% above the 2008 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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.

2 The Chatters's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Feb 2018

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 February 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Chatters, Bunces Shaw Road, Farley Hill, Reading, RG7 1US, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Chatters has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£1,472,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£1,075,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

29 February 2008Most recent
£1,075,000
+43.3%over 5 years
5 December 2002
£750,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG7 1US: £660,000 (2007–1995).

Nearby sales in RG7 1US

3 The Chatters, Bunces Shaw Road, Farley Hill, Reading, RG7 1US
Sold Mar 2007
£1,000,000

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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

150/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Bunglers Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Farley Hill Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 1US from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 1US

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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