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12a, Flat 18, Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Floor 3
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a detached house in Reading (RG1 2EG). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2022. At 67 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 12a (35–67 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2022) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in October 2022 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 67 m² the property is well over the postcode median (40 m² across 17 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.

12a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Oct 2022
EPC improved fromC77toB85
Heating System
Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Flat 18, Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12a has no planning applications on record.

22

But the area is active

22 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.

12a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£267,000

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 3 sales in RG1 2EG: £1,162,500 (2022–2021).

On the street

Versus other Market Place homes

Three headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 12a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

85 (B)

Street avg 84 (B)

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 42 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 0.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12a

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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

Market Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Kendrick School. 32 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 2EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 2EG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

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 12a, Flat 18, Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.