What kind of home is 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

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

What energy rating does 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 0TU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU in?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

Police records around 2 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 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The closest primary school to 2 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).

What transport links are near 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is Post Office, 105m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Emmens Close

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

2 Emmens Close is a semi-detached house in Checkendon, Reading, Reading (RG8 0TU). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in December 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Dec 2023

EPC improved fromD61toC74

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Emmens Close 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.

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

Current estimate

£389,000

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.

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

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.

EPC Rating for 2 Emmens Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

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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

0.1 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

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

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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 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

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65 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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