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Forbury View, Flat 1, 11 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1PJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Forbury View

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

Forbury View is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 1PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. At 71 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Forbury View (44–71 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2018); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 71 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 21.4% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£256/sq ft) was about 15.9% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in April 2013.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Forbury View

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Oct 2018
EPC improved fromC72toD68
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Solid

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
44%19%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Forbury View, Flat 1, 11 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1PJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Forbury View 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.

Forbury View valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Blagrave Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Forbury View lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,761

Street avg £3,782

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Forbury View

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Valpy Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 1PJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 1PJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 1PJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

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 Forbury View, Flat 1, 11 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1PJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.