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18 Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU

4 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 18 Emmens Close

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

18 Emmens Close is a mid-terrace house in Checkendon, Reading, Reading (RG8 0TU). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

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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.

18 Emmens Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromE50toC79
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
ManualFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Feb 2026from Feb 2012
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
10%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Nov 2011
    Amendment
    In report

    Non-material amendment to planning permission P10/E1766 (Demolition of 2 houses and garage block and erection of 6 dwellings) for a step in ridge line to 3 plots.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    P11/E1644/NM
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2011
    Conditions
    In report

    Demolition of 2 houses and garage block and erection of 6 dwellings. Discharge of conditions (3,4,6,12,13,14,15,17,18,19) on P10/E1766 Further Information on Ground Investigation & Health & safety/Traffic Plan received 5 August 2011.

    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    P11/E1077/DIS
    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.

18 Emmens Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0TU: £425,000 (2025–2021).

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.

18 Emmens Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£452k

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3 bed
£469k

1 Elvendon Road, Goring

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£478k

1 Cuddesdon Close, Woodcote

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3 bed2 bath
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

0.1 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

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

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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
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 18 Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.