What type of property is 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU?

7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU?

7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU last sold for £183,076 in January 2023, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU is B with a score of 84 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a C recorded in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU?

7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 0BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU located?

7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU sits in Woodcote, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU?

The closest primary school to 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU is Woodcote Primary School (279m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langtree School (356m).

How well connected is 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU?

The closest bus stop to 7 Chiltern Gardens, RG8 0BU is Tidmore Lane, 183m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Chiltern Gardens, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0BU

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 84

Overview

About 7 Chiltern Gardens

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

7 Chiltern Gardens is a semi-detached house in Woodcote, Reading, Reading (RG8 0BU). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2021. The latest certificate (December 2024) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in October 2024 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 98). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

Today's modelled estimate of £483,000 sits 163.8% above the 2023 sale of £183,076. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 62.3% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £183,076.

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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.

7 Chiltern Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

B84

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 December 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Oct 2024

EPC improved fromC76toB84

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Chiltern Gardens, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Chiltern Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Current estimate

£483,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£183,076

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 January 2023Most recent
£183,076

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0BU: £550,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG8 0BU

On the street

Versus other Chiltern Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Chiltern Gardens is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,288

Street avg £5,561

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Above

Years Held

4 years

Street avg 3 years

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.

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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.

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Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tidmore Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Woodcote Primary School. 3 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 RG8 0BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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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