What kind of home is 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU sell for?

2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU last sold for £440,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £331,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and June 2019, 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU rose from £331,000 to £440,000, a change of £109,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8BU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU in?

2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU 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 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

The closest primary school to 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU is Purley CofE Primary School (704m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.6km).

How well connected is 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chestnut Grove, RG8 8BU is Chestnut Grove, 63m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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2 Chestnut Grove, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Chestnut Grove

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

2 Chestnut Grove is a four-bedroom detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8BU). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2014–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £544,000 is 23.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 49.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £440,000 in June 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 May 2023

Current Certificate

May 2013

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 2 May 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chestnut Grove, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chestnut Grove has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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 Chestnut Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£544,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£440,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

25 June 2019Most recent
£440,000
+32.9%over 5 years
17 January 2014
£331,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8BU: £530,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in RG8 8BU

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Grove homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Chestnut Grove runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,121

Street avg £2,763

Above

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 154 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

Chestnut Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 13 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 8BU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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