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17 Paradise Way, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6PA

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 17 Paradise Way

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

17 Paradise Way is a mid-terrace house in Chapel Row, Reading, Reading (RG7 6PA). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on dual fuel.

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Everything you need to know about 17 Paradise Way

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
—
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Feb 2010
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2022from Jul 2021
EPC improved fromE54toD68
Main Fuel
Solid FuelDual

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2024from Sept 2022
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Paradise Way, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Paradise Way has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 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 Paradise Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£339,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 6PA: £280,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Paradise Way homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Paradise Way outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Paradise Way

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.
£314k

1 Jubilee Cottage, Cock Lane, Bradfield Southend

RG7 6HR

£378k

1 Great Oaks, Bradfield

RG7 6AS

£382k

1 Corner Cottages, Church Road, Bradfield

RG7 6BU

£290k

1 Almshouses, Mariners Lane, Southend

RG7 6HY

£279k

1 Blade Bone Court, Chapel Row

RG7 6PD

£414k

1 Admoor Lane, Bradfield Southend

RG7 6HT

£418k

1 Home Farm Cottages, Bradfield

RG7 6BP

£249k

1 Donnington Close, Chapel Row

RG7 6PU

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

0.5 km

The Blade Bone — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Woolhampton C.E. Primary School. 3 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 6PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 6PA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 6PA

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
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Paradise Way, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6PA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.