What kind of home is 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF?

7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF?

The current EPC rating for 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF?

7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF use?

The latest EPC at 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF have?

The only planning records linked to 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF?

7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF in?

7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF sits in Silchester, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF?

Police records around 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF 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 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF?

The closest primary school to 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF is Silchester Church of England Primary School (621m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF?

The closest bus stop to 7 Firth Close, RG7 2QF is Hydes Platt, 152m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Firth Close, Silchester, Reading, RG7 2QF

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 7 Firth Close

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

7 Firth Close is a mid-terrace house in Silchester, Reading, Reading (RG7 2QF). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2019. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Dec 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Firth Close, Silchester, Reading, RG7 2QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Firth Close, Silchester, Reading, RG7 2QF

1decisions1documents2nearby

Dec 2019
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Fell approx 3 Willows.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
19/02604/TWRN
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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.

7 Firth Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£193,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Firth Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 7 Firth Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£218k

1 Firth Close, Silchester

RG7 2QF

£235k

1 Hydes Platt, Silchester

RG7 2PU

£318k

1 Priory Drive Cottages, Priory Drive, Beech Hill

RG7 2BW

2 bed

£371k

1 Early Lands, Silchester

RG7 2PJ

£374k

1 Faircross, Stratfield Saye

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£394k

1 Mews Cottage, Little London Road, Silchester

RG7 2PN

2 bed

£397k

1 Hartleys, Silchester

RG7 2QE

£402k

1 Edrington Cottages, Bramley Road, Silchester

RG7 2LY

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Hydes Platt — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Silchester Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 2QF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 2QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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