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17 Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF

Extendable7 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Chestnut Close

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

17 Chestnut Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Theale, Reading, Reading (RG7 5DF). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. It changed hands recently, sold August 2025 for £360,000. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 22.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Chestnut Close

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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.

17 Chestnut Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2012from Apr 2009
Low Energy Lighting
15%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2021from May 2012
EPC improved fromD59toC69
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Chestnut Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 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.

17 Chestnut Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£360,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 August 2025Most recent

    £360,000

    +15.0%over 4 years

  2. 25 March 2021

    £313,000

    -3.7%over 3 years

  3. 20 August 2017

    £325,000

    +58.5%over 5 years

  4. 17 July 2012

    £205,000

  5. 27 August 2009

    £205,000

    +13.9%over 4 years

  6. 18 March 2005

    £180,000

    +94.6%over 6 years

  7. 20 August 1998

    £92,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5DF: £294,000 (2020–2012).

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.

Years Held for 17 Chestnut Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,186

Street avg £4,842

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Chestnut 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.
£347k

1 Andrews Close, Theale

RG7 5BH

2 bed
£297k

1 Angel Mead, Woolhampton

RG7 5SJ

2 bed
£269k

1 Crown Lane, Theale

RG7 5BG

2 bed1 bath
£367k

1 Blossom Avenue, Theale

RG7 5AY

3 bed
£412k

1 Chestnut Close, Theale

RG7 5DF

3 bed
£432k

1 Ellerton Close, Theale

RG7 5QN

3 bed1 bath
£516k

1 Birds Lane, Midgham

RG7 5UL

3 bed1 bath
£524k

1 Broomhill, Bath Road, Beenham

RG7 5QB

3 bed
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady 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.

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 5DF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 5DF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 5DF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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 17 Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.