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2 Kit Lane, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TY

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 2 Kit Lane

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

2 Kit Lane is a semi-detached house in Checkendon, Reading, Reading (RG8 0TY). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 87 m² it sits well below the postcode median (156 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,201/sq ft) was about 610.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from Feb 2021
EPC improved fromD62toC72
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Kit Lane, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Kit Lane has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

Latest sale on 2 Kit Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,044,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£1,125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 March 2016Most recent

    £1,125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0TY: £492,500 (2024–2009).

On the street

Versus other Kit Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Kit Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£12,931

Street avg £2,624

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 149 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Kit Lane

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£876k

1 Dean Wood Close, Woodcote

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4 bed2 bath
£752k

1 Chiltern Gardens, Woodcote

RG8 0BU

2 bed2 bath
£742k

1 Cleeve Park Cottages, Icknield Road, Goring

RG8 0DJ

£742k

1 Ferne Close, Goring

RG8 0AR

3 bed1 bath
£665k

1 Birchen Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SW

4 bed2 bath
£601k

1 Deacon Field, South Stoke

RG8 0JQ

£600k

1 Chapel Close, South Stoke

RG8 0JW

£589k

1 Croft Way, Woodcote

RG8 0RS

4 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

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Church View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Stoke Row CofE Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 0TY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 0TY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0TY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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 2 Kit Lane, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 0TY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.