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

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 23 Paradise Way

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

23 Paradise Way is a semi-detached house in Chapel Row, Reading, Reading (RG7 6PA). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Paradise Way

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

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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)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Aug 2022
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
83%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2023from Nov 2022
EPC improved fromD58toE48
Feb 2023from Jan 2023
EPC improved fromE48toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

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

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Paradise Way, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Paradise Way has no planning applications on record.

9

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.

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

Current estimate

£267,000

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.

23 Paradise Way is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 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.
£279k

1 Blade Bone Court, Chapel Row

RG7 6PD

£249k

1 Donnington Close, Chapel Row

RG7 6PU

£247k

1 Brook House, Bradfield

RG7 6BH

£290k

1 Almshouses, Mariners Lane, Southend

RG7 6HY

£233k

1 Lea House, Southend Road, Bradfield Southend

RG7 6EY

£314k

1 Jubilee Cottage, Cock Lane, Bradfield Southend

RG7 6HR

£219k

1 Casey Court, Southend

RG7 6JT

£378k

1 Great Oaks, Bradfield

RG7 6AS

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 23 Paradise Way, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6PA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.