Chesterman Street, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 2PR.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Chesterman Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 20 Feb 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £285,233. Average sale prices rose from £288,750 in 2016 to £318,750 in 2025 (+10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 88% terraced, 6% semi-detached, 6% detached. Recorded sale prices on Chesterman Street range from £250,000 to £340,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Chesterman Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Chesterman Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 19 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £285,233 | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £254,000 | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £295,000 | 27 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Chesterman Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 20 Feb 2025 | £297,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 24 Jan 2025 | £340,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 27 Oct 2023 | £295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 1 Sep 2023 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 25 Mar 2022 | £288,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 25 Mar 2022 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 22 Feb 2022 | £307,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 17 Dec 2021 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 3 Sep 2021 | £254,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1A, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 4 Mar 2021 | £90,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 18, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 4 Nov 2020 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 31 Jan 2020 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 23, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 13 Jan 2020 | £235,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 6 Dec 2019 | £268,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 18 Oct 2019 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 3 Aug 2018 | £280,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 8 Jun 2017 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 17 Aug 2016 | £277,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Chesterman Street RG1 2PR | 16 Jun 2016 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Chesterman Street | £295,000 (Jun 2017) → £300,000 (Mar 2022) → £340,000 (Jan 2025) | +15% over 8 yrs |
| 18, Chesterman Street | £250,000 (Nov 2020) → £290,000 (Sep 2023) | +16% over 3 yrs |
| 23, Chesterman Street | £235,000 (Jan 2020) → £288,500 (Mar 2022) | +23% over 2 yrs |
| 25, Chesterman Street | £268,000 (Dec 2019) → £307,000 (Feb 2022) | +15% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Chesterman Street
Crime
855 crimes were reported within about a mile of Chesterman Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 237 |
| Shoplifting | 199 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 |
| Public order | 81 |
| Other theft | 68 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 52 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Chesterman Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Abbey School Reading 807 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 185 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kendrick School 939 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Coley Primary School 250 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils | Other independent school | 3–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Groveside School 36 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Reading School 1,138 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Reading station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Reading station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Reading West station 1.1 mi · 21 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- West Hill (adj, Southampton Street) 1 min walk
- Silver Street (adj 9, Silver Street) 3 min walk
- Pell Street (On, Pell Street) 3 min walk
- Katesgrove Lane (adj, Pell Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- London Street Surgery
72 London Street, Reading · 0.3 mi - Milman & Kennet Surgery
Milman Road Health Centre, 1St Floor, Reading · 0.3 mi - Melrose Surgery
73 London Road, Reading · 0.5 mi - Abbey Medical Centre
1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Crown St Express · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Reading Whitley St Express · 0.3 mi
- Asda Express Asda Berkeley Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Reading Link Food Warehouse · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Whitley Street Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Basingstoke Road Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Whitley Street (dental Surgery) · 0.2 mi
- Kendrick View Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Reading Smiles · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 2 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 31.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 64.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 804 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 80.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,151 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Reading with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Chesterman Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 67.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 33.5% | 17.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.4% | 7.2% |
| Other ethnic group | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.3% | 5.1% |
Religion
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 43.7% | 39.6% |
| No religion | 30% | 36.3% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 5% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.8% | 66.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 60.2% | 33.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 47% | 40.4% |
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 15.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 13.2% | 16.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 6.8% | 10.7% |
| Other qualifications | 6.1% | 3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% |
General health
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.1% | 51.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.9% | 44.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 38.8% | 28.4% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 11.6% | 21.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.7% | 6.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Reading.
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Estate agents near Chesterman Street
- Martin & Co 0.2 mi
- Northwood 0.3 mi
- RNR Lettings 0.3 mi
- Redbrick 0.3 mi
- Landmark 0.3 mi
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