What type of property is 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 0TU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU heated?

The latest EPC at 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

8a, 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.

Where is 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU located?

8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU sits in Checkendon, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

Police records around 8a, 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.

Which schools serve 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The closest primary school to 8a, 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 is the nearest station to 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is Post Office, 105m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8a, Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a semi-detached house in Checkendon, Reading, Reading (RG8 0TU). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside 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 Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. 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.

At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

8a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromE50toD55

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2022from Jan 2020

Heating System

Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jul 2026from Aug 2022

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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.

8a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£305,000

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.

Floor Area for 8a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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

65 dB

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Common questions

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