What type of property is 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF sell for?

5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF last sold for £260,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8TF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is in council tax band C.

Where is 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF located?

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

Is 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Chiltern View, RG8 8TF is Colyton Way, 210m away. The nearest rail option is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Chiltern View

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

5 Chiltern View is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Purley On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 8TF). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Today's modelled estimate of £307,000 is 18.1% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 113.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £260,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Dec 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Chiltern View, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Chiltern View has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

5 Chiltern View valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£260,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 December 2023Most recent
£260,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8TF: £285,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in RG8 8TF

On the street

Versus other Chiltern View homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 5 Chiltern View runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,421

Street avg £2,193

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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

2/mo

Steady 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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