What type of property is 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

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

What energy rating does 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 5DF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

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

Where is 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF located?

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

How safe is the area around 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

Police records around 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

The closest primary school to 20 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 is the nearest station to 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF?

The closest bus stop to 20 Chestnut Close, RG7 5DF is Theale flexi area, 246m away. The nearest rail option is Theale Rail Station, 811m away.

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20 Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Chestnut Close

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

20 Chestnut Close is a semi-detached house in Theale, Reading, Reading (RG7 5DF). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

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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(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Apr 2010

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Chestnut Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5DF: £313,000 (2025–2017).

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.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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.

£347k

1 Andrews Close, Theale

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2 bed

£323k

1 Alderfield Close, Theale

RG7 5AF

£367k

1 Blossom Avenue, Theale

RG7 5AY

3 bed

£297k

1 Angel Mead, Woolhampton

RG7 5SJ

2 bed

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1 Bradfield Lodges, Common Hill, Englefield

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£410k

1 Cavalier Close, Theale

RG7 5DJ

£412k

1 Chestnut Close, Theale

RG7 5DF

3 bed

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1 Ellerton Close, Theale

RG7 5QN

3 bed1 bath

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.

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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· 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

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