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14 Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU

5 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 14 Emmens Close

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

14 Emmens Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Checkendon, Reading, Reading (RG8 0TU). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil.

At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Sold November 2023 for £615,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£450/sq ft) was about 37.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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Everything you need to know about 14 Emmens 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.

14 Emmens Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Nov 2010
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2023from Nov 2021
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Apr 2008
    Conservatory
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Erection of conservatory to rear of house.

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    P08/E0263
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2006
    Extension
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension to form family room with bedroom with en suite over.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    P06/E0775
    View planning record
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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.

Latest sale on 14 Emmens Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£605,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£615,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 November 2023Most recent

    £615,000

    +12.8%over 8 years
  2. 25 August 2015

    £545,000

    +36.3%over 4 years
  3. 7 February 2011

    £400,000

    +60.0%over 4 years
  4. 10 August 2006

    £249,950

    +71.2%over 5 years
  5. 12 October 2000

    £146,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0TU: £420,000 (2025–2020).

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.

On habitable rooms, 14 Emmens Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,843

Street avg £3,977

Strongly above

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Emmens 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
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.

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

0.1 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School. 4 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 0TU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 0TU

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
65 dB
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75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.