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2 Tanfields, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NX

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
69 m²
743 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 2 Tanfields

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

2 Tanfields is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 1NX). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 69 m² this is the 9th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–135 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 14 units on file.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in May 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £392,000 sits 86.7% above the 2008 sale of £210,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Tanfields

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 March 2027

6 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromD58toC70
Heating System
Gas BoilerUnderfloor

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Tanfields, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Tanfields has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£392,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.8% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2008)

£210,000

Growth on file: 0.8% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 May 2008Most recent

    £210,000

    +5.0%over 5 years

  2. 11 July 2002

    £199,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 1NX: £290,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Tanfields homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Tanfields is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,043

Street avg £3,465

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Tanfields

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£263k

10 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£259k

1 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed1 bath
£258k

11 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£232k

11 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed
£231k

10 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed2 bath
£196k

1 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£189k

11 Stanshawe Road

RG1 1PB

2 bed1 bath
£313k

10 Sackville Street

RG1 1NT

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Greyfriars Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Civitas Academy. 35 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 RG1 1NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 1NX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 1NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Tanfields, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.