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8 Chapel Close, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0JW

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Chapel Close

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

8 Chapel Close is a five-bedroom detached house in South Stoke, Reading, Reading (RG8 0JW). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. Today's modelled estimate of £769,000 is 30.8% above the 2016 sale price. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2022.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-east-facing
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Chapel Close

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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 2)
Apr 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Chapel Close, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0JW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jul 2022
    PorchFull
    In report

    New front porch roof and new front door location.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    P22/S1998/HH
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 8 Chapel Close

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Chapel Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£769,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£588,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 July 2016Most recent

    £588,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0JW: £350,000 (2018–2005).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Chapel Close

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£871k

1 Dean Wood Close, Woodcote

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4 bed2 bath
£671k

1 Birchen Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SW

4 bed2 bath
£628k

1 Croft Way, Woodcote

RG8 0RS

4 bed2 bath
£500k

1 Barr Pond Cottages, Ferry Road, South Stoke

RG8 0JP

4 bed2 bath
£773k

1 Ferne Close, Goring

RG8 0AR

3 bed1 bath
£478k

1 Cuddesdon Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SH

3 bed2 bath
£469k

1 Elvendon Road, Goring

RG8 0EA

3 bed1 bath
£452k

1 Baldons Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SQ

3 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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Perch & Pike — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

South Stoke Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 0JW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 0JW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0JW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

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 8 Chapel Close, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0JW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.