How energy efficient is 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU?

The current EPC rating for 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU?

8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). That makes it about 71% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 1EU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU had any planning applications?

8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU has 2 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU located?

8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU?

Police records around 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU?

The closest primary school to 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU is Civitas Academy (544m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (844m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU?

The closest bus stop to 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, RG1 1EU is Station Road, 125m away. The nearest bus option is Reading Rail Station - buses, 239m away.

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8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, Reading, RG1 1EU

2 planning records

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Overview

About 8 9

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

8 9 is a property in Reading (RG1 1EU). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2025. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

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Snagging Report

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC DRecent new build

Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, Reading, RG1 1EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 9 has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 8 9, Flat 1, Union Street, Reading, RG1 1EU

2decisions2extensions18documents2nearby

Mar 2020
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Erection of part first and second floor rear extension to provide stair case access to provide two bedroom self contained flat at secondfloor.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
PL/19/0125
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2020Decision

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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.

8 9 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£307,000

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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 5 sales in RG1 1EU: £207,500 (2023–2003).

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Station Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Civitas Academy. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 1EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 1EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

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