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

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 36 Paradise Way

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

36 Paradise Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Chapel Row, Reading, Reading (RG7 6PA). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £377,000 sits 50.8% above the 2023 sale of £250,000. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £250,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 36 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 3)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jan 2015
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2023from Feb 2023
EPC improved fromE40toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull 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%82%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Paradise Way, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36 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.

36 Paradise Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£377,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£250,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 February 2023Most recent

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 6PA: £280,000 (2024–2017).

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.

36 Paradise Way outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,425

Street avg £3,924

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 74 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 36 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.
£491k

1 Blacklands Road, Upper Bucklebury

RG7 6QP

3 bed1 bath
£682k

1 Cornerways Bungalows, Bucklebury Road, Stanford Dingley

RG7 6EE

2 bed
£705k

1 Hollytree Cottages, Cock Lane, Bradfield Southend

RG7 6HS

4 bed2 bath
£804k

1 Hatch Close, Chapel Row

RG7 6NZ

4 bed2 bath
£805k

1 Mead Cottage, Tutts Clump

RG7 6LA

4 bed2 bath

1 Forest Cottages, Hatch Lane, Chapel Row

RG7 6NY

3 bed
£984k

1 Jennetts Close, Tutts Clump

RG7 6JZ

4 bed
£1.3m

1 Catherine Place, Upper Bucklebury

RG7 6EL

2 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

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