What kind of home is 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

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

What is the EPC rating for 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The current EPC rating for 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 0TU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU use?

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

What is the council tax band for 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

8b, 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 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU in?

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

How safe is the area around 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

Police records around 8b, 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 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

The closest primary school to 8b, 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 8b, Emmens Close, RG8 0TU?

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

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8b

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

8b is a semi-detached house in Checkendon, Reading, Reading (RG8 0TU). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 58 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.

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

Current Certificate

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 January 2032

5 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property 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 8b, Emmens Close, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8b 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.

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

Current estimate

£313,000

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 8b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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