What type of property is 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF last sold for £75,000 in September 1998, around 28 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,950 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and September 1998, 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF rose from £59,950 to £75,000, a change of £15,050. That works out to roughly +12.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

The current EPC rating for 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF located?

1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF sits in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

Police records around 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF 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 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

The closest primary school to 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is Purley CofE Primary School (494m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

The closest bus stop to 1 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is Colyton Way, 210m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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1 Chiltern View, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8TF

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Chiltern View

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

1 Chiltern View is a semi-detached house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8TF). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

It hasn't traded since September 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1998, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £327,000 sits 336% above the 1998 sale of £75,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£83/sq ft) was about 53% below the postcode norm.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 December 2032

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Chiltern View, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Chiltern View 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.

1 Chiltern View's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£327,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1998)

£75,000

Growth on file: 12.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 1998Most recent
£75,000
+25.1%over 1 year
3 October 1996
£59,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8TF: £260,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in RG8 8TF

On the street

Versus other Chiltern View homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 1 Chiltern View lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£893

Street avg £2,601

Strongly below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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

0.2 km

Colyton Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Purley CofE Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 8TF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

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