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27b, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NY

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 27b

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

27b is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 1NY). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 68 m² the property is well over the postcode median (33 m² across 56 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jan 2016
Low Energy Lighting
63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27b, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27b 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.

27b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 1NY: £140,000 (2025–2010).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27b

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.
£258k

11 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£259k

1 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed1 bath
£263k

10 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£240k

10 Stanshawe Road

RG1 1PB

£232k

11 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed
£231k

10 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed2 bath
£210k

10 Stanshawe Court, Stanshawe Road

RG1 1PD

£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. 34 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 1NY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 1NY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 1NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

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 27b, Vachel Road, Reading, RG1 1NY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.