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24 Orchard Coombe, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7QL
This 223 square metre property in Whitchurch Hill, Reading, Reading carries an energy performance rating of B, indicating very good energy efficiency standards. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £1,045,000 in 2022.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Floor Area
223 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2024from Jun 2022
EPC improved fromE52toB81
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AveragePoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
Partial DoubleTriple
Windows upgraded to triple glazing
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
32%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,257,000
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Transaction history
£1,045,000Latest
Dec 2022Source: HM Land Registry
Nearby in RG8 7QL
8 Orchard Coombe Whitchurch Hill Reading RG8 7QL
Aug 2023
£1,100,000
26 Orchard Coombe Whitchurch Hill Reading RG8 7QL
Oct 2021
£1,150,000
10 Orchard Coombe Whitchurch Hill Reading RG8 7QL
Nov 2020
£880,000
36 Orchard Coombe Whitchurch Hill Reading RG8 7QL
Dec 2019
£825,000
34 Orchard Coombe Whitchurch Hill Reading RG8 7QL
Dec 2018
£770,000
4 Orchard Coombe Whitchurch Hill Reading RG8 7QL
Jul 2018
£750,000
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House Price Index
Reading-1.6%
98.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Orchard Coombe
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 13 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,686/£3,880 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 75% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 8% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
81 (B)/61 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than all similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
223 m²/192 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 69% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.3 t/year/8.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
7 rooms/8 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 31% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Whitchurch Hill, Reading
This property is located in Whitchurch Hill, a village in the Chiltern Hills near Reading, providing a tranquil countryside environment with local facilities like the Sun Inn and the Church of Saint John the Baptist.
Whitchurch Hill is a village in the Chiltern Hills in Oxfordshire, about 5.5 miles (9 km) northwest of Reading, Berkshire, near Whitchurch-on‑Thames. The Church of England parish church of Saint John the Baptist was designed by the architect Francis Bacon (1842–1930) and built in 1883. Whitchurch Hill has a public house, the Sun Inn.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.5dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
3 months of data for Reading
Total Crimes
7
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Criminal Damage & Arson
Crime by Category
Criminal Damage & Arson2(29%)
Violence & Sexual2(29%)
Other Theft2(29%)
Other Crime1(14%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Aug 2025On or near Sulham Lane
Violence & Sexual
Aug 2025On or near The Ridge
Other Theft
Aug 2025On or near Sulham Lane
Criminal Damage & Arson
Mar 2025On or near The Ridge
Violence & Sexual
Mar 2025On or near The Ridge
Other Theft
Feb 2025On or near Farm Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
2 within 3kmP
Whitchurch Primary School
1.8km
21 mins
P
Pangbourne Primary School
2.8km
34 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmOrchard Combe
Bus Stop228m
3 mins
Oakdown Close
Bus Stop379m
5 mins
The Sun
Bus Stop557m
7 mins
Fieldways Cottage
Bus Stop700m
8 mins
Oratory Prep School
Bus Stop917m
11 mins
Pangbourne Rail Station
Rail2.5km
30 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
32 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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