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3 Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Katesgrove Lane

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

3 Katesgrove Lane is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2ND). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 92 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £295,000 is 35.6% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£220/sq ft) was about 48.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (January 2014).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Sept 2013
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Katesgrove Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Price for 3 Katesgrove Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£217,500

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 January 2014Most recent

    £217,500

    +454.1%over 16 years
  2. 28 August 1997

    £39,250

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.

CO₂ Emissions for 3 Katesgrove Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,364

Street avg £2,323

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 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 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.

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
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 3 Katesgrove Lane, Reading, RG1 2ND. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.