Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
12 14, Flat 2, Queen Victoria Street, Reading, RG1 1TG
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Tenure
Private Rental
About 12 14
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
12 14 is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 1TG). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity. At 68 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in 12 14, where floor areas span 65–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 6 units on file.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
12 14's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 April 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2018from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromF24toD60
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system changed
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 12 14, Flat 2, Queen Victoria Street, Reading, RG1 1TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
12 14 has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
12 14 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£185,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 4 sales in RG1 1TG: £2,135,463 (2025–2016).
Versus other Queen Victoria Street homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
12 14 is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 59 (D)
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 80 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.0 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Station Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 1TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.6dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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