What kind of home is 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF is a semi-detached house.

When did 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF last change hands?

16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF last sold for £285,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

The current EPC rating for 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 5DF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF use?

The latest EPC at 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF in?

16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF sits in Theale, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

Police records around 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF 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 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

The closest primary school to 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF is Theale C.E. Primary School (560m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Theale Green School (810m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

The closest bus stop to 16 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF is Theale flexi area, 246m away. The nearest rail option is Theale Rail Station, 811m away.

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16 Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Chestnut Close

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

16 Chestnut Close is a semi-detached house in Theale, Reading, Reading (RG7 5DF). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2017) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 is 11.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£457/sq ft) was about 49.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2020 at £285,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jul 2017

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 July 2027

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 16 Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF

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Apr 2025
Garage ConversionFull
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Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single Storey Rear Extension and Garage Conversion
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5 docs on file
Reference
25/00845/HOUSE
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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.

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Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£285,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 June 2020Most recent
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5DF: £325,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in RG7 5DF

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 16 Chestnut Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,914

Street avg £4,738

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Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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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.

£306k

1 Alderfield Close, Theale

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1 Andrews Close, Theale

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2 bed

£295k

1 Angel Mead, Woolhampton

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2 bed

£344k

1 Blossom Avenue, Theale

RG7 5AY

3 bed

£382k

1 Bradfield Lodges, Common Hill, Englefield

RG7 5JP

£261k

1 Crown Lane, Theale

RG7 5BG

2 bed1 bath

£394k

1 Chestnut Close, Theale

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3 bed

£410k

1 Cavalier Close, Theale

RG7 5DJ

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

150/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Theale flexi area — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Theale C.E. Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 5DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 5DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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