What kind of home is 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is a semi-detached house.

What did 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU sell for?

10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU last sold for £365,000 in January 2025, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £125,000 in August 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 2002 and January 2025, 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU rose from £125,000 to £365,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The current EPC rating for 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 0TU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU use?

The latest EPC at 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU in?

10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU sits in Checkendon, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

Police records around 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU 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 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The closest primary school to 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School (376m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langtree School (2.3km).

How well connected is 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The closest bus stop to 10a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is Post Office, 105m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10a, Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 10a

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

10a is a semi-detached house in Checkendon, Reading, Reading (RG8 0TU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 4 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£617/sq ft) was about 105.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold January 2025 for £365,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromE40toD57

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Mar 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD57toF35

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2025from Mar 2024

EPC improved fromF35toE42

Roof

AverageVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10a, Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 10a, Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU

2decisions2extensions14documents2nearby

May 2008
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
P08/E0400
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ConservatoryMay 2016Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£365,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2025Most recent
£365,000
+52.7%over 10 years
5 June 2014
£239,000
+91.2%over 11 years
12 August 2002
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0TU: £425,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in RG8 0TU

On the street

Versus other Emmens Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,636

Street avg £3,721

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

0.1 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 0TU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0TU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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Common questions

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