What kind of home is 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST?

1 Parkside, RG8 0ST is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST?

1 Parkside, RG8 0ST has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST use?

The latest EPC at 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST?

1 Parkside, RG8 0ST is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST in?

1 Parkside, RG8 0ST sits in Checkendon, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST?

Police records around 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST 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.

What schools are near 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST?

The closest primary school to 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST is Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School (302m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langtree School (2.3km).

How well connected is 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST?

The closest bus stop to 1 Parkside, RG8 0ST is Whitehall Lane, 33m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Parkside, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0ST

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1 Parkside

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

1 Parkside is a semi-detached house in Checkendon, Reading, Reading (RG8 0ST). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 59). Main heating runs on dual fuel.

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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.

1 Parkside's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jul 2023

EPC improved fromF24toE49

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Parkside, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Parkside 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.

1 Parkside has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£326,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 59 (D)

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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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.

Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Whitehall Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School. 4 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 0ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0ST

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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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