What type of property is 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND?

12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND?

The current EPC rating for 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND?

12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2ND. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND heated?

The latest EPC at 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND?

12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND located?

12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND?

Police records around 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND?

The closest primary school to 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND is Katesgrove Primary School (96m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (658m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND?

The closest bus stop to 12a, Katesgrove Lane, RG1 2ND is Katesgrove Lane, 157m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12a, Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a mid-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. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

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.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC75

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

63%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12a has no planning applications on record.

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

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 2ND: £210,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in RG1 2ND

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.

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

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

Above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

623/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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2ND

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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