What type of property is 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY?

4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY?

The current EPC rating for 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY?

4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 9QY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY heated?

The latest EPC at 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY?

4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY located?

4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY sits in Streatley, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY in a safe area?

Police records around 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY 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 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY?

The closest primary school to 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY is Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School (251m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY?

The closest bus stop to 4a, The Coombe, RG8 9QY is The Coombe cul de sac, 92m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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4a, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9QY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a semi-detached house in Streatley, Reading, Reading (RG8 9QY). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

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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.

4a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a 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.

4a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£209,000

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.

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG8 9QY: £168,750 (2014–1996).

Nearby sales in RG8 9QY

1a, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9QY
Sold Jun 2014
£249,950

On the street

Versus other The Coombe homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 49 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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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

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 9QY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 9QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

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