Chestnut Crescent - RG2 9EJ
Key Postcode Insights
RG2 9EJ is a residential postcode situated on Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 with 51 addresses.
It ranks as the 890th largest and 497th most expensive of the 967 postcodes in the RG2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 51 properties: 26 houses, 15 flats and 10 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £326,274
- 10 Year change
- up 2.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,748pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £410/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RG2 9EJ is a residential postcode situated on Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 with 51 addresses.
It ranks as the 890th largest and 497th most expensive of the 967 postcodes in the RG2 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 51 properties: 26 houses, 15 flats and 10 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £326,274
- 10 Year change
- up 2.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,748pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £410/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.4%/year/yr
Explore Properties in RG2 9EJ
- The School Bungalow
House
- 20 Chestnut Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 21 Chestnut Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 22 Chestnut Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 23 Chestnut Crescent
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RG2 9EJ sold for £420,000 on 23rd January 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 2.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £326,274.
The RG2 9EJ Sales Market has increased by 2.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -4.3% | £326,274 |
| June 2025 | -1.9% | £340,885 |
| June 2024 | 1% | £347,521 |
| June 2023 | 0.3% | £343,937 |
| June 2022 | 6.4% | £343,023 |
| June 2021 | 2.4% | £322,368 |
| June 2020 | -0.1% | £314,922 |
| June 2019 | -1.5% | £315,216 |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £319,907 |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £322,618 |
| June 2016 | 11.6% | £317,970 |
| June 2015 | 12.8% | £284,826 |
| June 2014 | 11.9% | £252,513 |
| June 2013 | 4.3% | £225,747 |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £216,535 |
| June 2011 | -2.2% | £213,112 |
| June 2010 | 9.1% | £217,908 |
| June 2009 | -10.8% | £199,738 |
| June 2008 | -2.4% | £223,815 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £229,242 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,748.
The RG2 9EJ Rental Market has increased by 33.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.8% | £1,748pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.2% | £1,717pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.4% | £1,696pcm |
| June 2023 | 10.7% | £1,609pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.3% | £1,454pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.1% | £1,329pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.8% | £1,278pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.5% | £1,288pcm |
| June 2018 | -0.8% | £1,269pcm |
| June 2017 | -2.3% | £1,279pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £1,310pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.8% | £1,262pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.2% | £1,192pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £1,133pcm |
| June 2012 | 4.2% | £1,108pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.7% | £1,063pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.6% | £1,025pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £980pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.5% | £1,070pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,044pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 23rd January 2026 for £420,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 2.7%.
RG2 9EJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 2 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2026£420,000 | 3 Bed House45, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ45, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ
- Sold Dec 2025£425,000 | 3 Bed House49, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ49, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ
- Sold Feb 2025£326,000 | 3 Bed House59, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ59, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ
Nearby Postcodes
RG2 9EJ is the 890th largest and the 497th most expensive postcode out of the 967 postcodes in the RG2 area.
- RG2 9HA, Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, RG2RG2 9HA28 Addresses|21 m away
- RG2 9EL, Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, RG2RG2 9EL16 Addresses|104 m away
- RG2 9EF, Vickers Close, Shinfield, Reading, RG2RG2 9EF5 Addresses|125 m away
- RG2 9DY, Arborfield Road, Shinfield, Reading, RG2RG2 9DY24 Addresses|141 m away
- RG2 9EE, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, RG2RG2 9EE18 Addresses|144 m away
Property Types
- 25 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 15 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 10 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (25)
- mid-century flat (15)
- house (1)
- Unknown (10)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 39 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (24)
- G (0)
- D (13)
- No EPC (12)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2025£425,000 | 3 Bed House56, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ56, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ
- Sold Dec 2025£425,000 | 3 Bed House49, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ49, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ
- Sold Jan 2026£420,000 | 3 Bed House45, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ45, Chestnut Crescent, Reading, RG2 9EJ
Schools Nearby
- Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School100 m away
- Shinfield Infant and Nursery School200 m away
- Alder Grove Church of England Primary School800 m away
- Oakbank School1.5 km away
- Hartland High School2.7 km away
- Reading Girls' School3.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RG2 9EJ is Earley station, which is 4.5 kilometres away.
- Earley|4.5 km away
- Reading Green Park|4.6 km away
- Winnersh Triangle|5.2 km away
- Winnersh|5.5 km away
