What type of property is 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR?

2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR?

2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR?

2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR located?

2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR sits in Streatley, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR?

Police records around 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR 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 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR?

The closest primary school to 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR is Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School (332m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, RG8 9QR is The Coombe cul de sac, 198m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9QR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Hurstborne Cottages

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

2 Hurstborne Cottages is a semi-detached house in Streatley, Reading, Reading (RG8 9QR). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2023. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

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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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 August 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jun 2023

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Hurstborne Cottages, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9QR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Hurstborne Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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 Hurstborne Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£472,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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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

The Coombe cul de sac — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School. 2 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 9QR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 9QR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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