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1 Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND

Extendable4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Katesgrove Lane

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

1 Katesgrove Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2ND). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 91 m² this is the 21st smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–121 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 70).

It hasn't traded since May 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. At 91 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 31.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £243,000 sits 97.6% above the 2001 sale of £122,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 27.3% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Katesgrove Lane

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND

2decisions24documents22nearby
  1. Jan 2016
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Full planning permission to replace all the existing windows, flat doors, gutters, downpipes, fascia’s and soffits with new brown UPVC

    New Windows
    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    152132
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 22 notable nearby
  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£243,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 31.3% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£122,950

Growth on file: 31.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 May 2001Most recent

    £122,950

    +23.0%over 10 months
  2. 13 July 2000

    £99,950

    +25.0%over 12 months
  3. 15 July 1999

    £79,950

    +110.4%over 2 years
  4. 31 January 1997

    £38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2ND: £183,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Katesgrove Lane homes

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

Years Held for 1 Katesgrove Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,351

Street avg £2,435

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Katesgrove Lane

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 31 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 2ND from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 2ND

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.