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8 Firth Close, Silchester, Reading, RG7 2QF

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 8 Firth Close

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

8 Firth Close is a mid-terrace house in Silchester, Reading, Reading (RG7 2QF). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Firth Close, Silchester, Reading, RG7 2QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Firth Close has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

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

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Firth Close

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£246k

1 Firth Close, Silchester

RG7 2QF

£269k

1 Hydes Platt, Silchester

RG7 2PU

£377k

1 Mews Cottage, Little London Road, Silchester

RG7 2PN

2 bed
£381k

1 Faircross, Stratfield Saye

RG7 2BU

£389k

1 Priory Drive Cottages, Priory Drive, Beech Hill

RG7 2BW

2 bed
£403k

1 Early Lands, Silchester

RG7 2PJ

£405k

1 New Street, Stratfield Saye

RG7 2EN

£411k

1 Hartleys, Silchester

RG7 2QE

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

4/mo

Steady 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.

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 RG7 2QF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 2QF

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Firth Close, Silchester, Reading, RG7 2QF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.