Skip to content
UK Property Looker

8 Hatch Close, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6NZ

1 planning record

Estimated value

£854,000

  • Since the 1996 sale (£163,000)+424%
  • Against RG7 6NZ's recent median (£680,000)+26%

Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
212 m²
2282 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£854,000

  • Against its 1996 sale (£163,000)+424%
  • Against RG7 6NZ's recent median (£680,000)+26%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for 8 Hatch Close is modelled from its 212 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 6NZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    212 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2018

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 1996

  • Recent sales in RG7 6NZ

    5 sales, median £680,000 (2025–2016)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: November 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 applicationFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 8 Hatch Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 December 1996Most recent

    £163,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 6NZ: £680,000 (2025–2016).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Hatch Close, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6NZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About 8 Hatch Close

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

8 Hatch Close is a detached house in Chapel Row, Reading, Reading (RG7 6NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 212 m² (around 2282 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil.

It hasn't traded since December 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £854,000 sits 423.9% above the 1996 sale of £163,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£71/sq ft) was about 75.5% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Hatch Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Hatch Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
9.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 August 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from May 2018
EPC improved fromE46toD56
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hatch Close, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hatch Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Hatch Close, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6NZ

1decisions1extensions6documents9nearby
  1. Jul 2013
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Proposed rear conservatory.

    Extension
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    13/01294/HOUSE
    Full record in report

Unlock 8 Hatch Close, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6NZ's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

On the street

Versus other Hatch Close homes

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

8 Hatch Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£769

Street avg £3,391

Strongly below

Floor Area

212 m²

Street avg 190 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.7 t/year

Street avg 8.4 t/year

Strongly below
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

150/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Blade Bone — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Woolhampton C.E. Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Woolhampton C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km
  • Beenham Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km
  • Bradfield C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary2.8km

Nearest stops

  • The Blade BoneBus stop294m
  • Scotland CornerBus stop728m
  • Beenham HatchBus stop1.1km
  • Beenham HatchBus stop1.1km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences769 reports37%
  • Anti-social Behaviour327 reports16%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson233 reports11%
  • Shoplifting167 reports8%

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 6NZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 6NZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 6NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,360 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£815k

1 Hatch Close, Chapel Row

RG7 6NZ

4 bed2 bath
£799k

1 Mead Cottage, Tutts Clump

RG7 6LA

4 bed2 bath
£745k

1 Hollytree Cottages, Cock Lane, Bradfield Southend

RG7 6HS

4 bed2 bath
£987k

1 Buscot Copse, Bradfield

RG7 6JB

5 bed3 bath
£727k

1 Cornerways Bungalows, Bucklebury Road, Stanford Dingley

RG7 6EE

2 bed
£1.1m

1 Jennetts Close, Tutts Clump

RG7 6JZ

4 bed
£694k

1 Ash Grove, Bradfield

RG7 6HZ

£671k

1 Broad Lane, Upper Bucklebury

RG7 6QH

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Hatch Close is modelled from its 212 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 6NZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 8 Hatch Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Hatch Close was lodged in August 2018 at band D and is valid until August 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 8 Hatch Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG7 6NZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
8 Hatch Close is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Hatch Close, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6NZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring