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6a, River Road, Reading, RG1 2NF

Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
33 m²
355 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 6a

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

6a is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2NF). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 33 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (33–72 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 9 units on file. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£455/sq ft) was about 204.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £161,500.

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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
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6a, River Road, Reading, RG1 2NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6a 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.

6a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£169,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£161,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 September 2023Most recent

    £161,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2NF: £155,000 (2024–2007).

On the street

Versus other River Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,894

Street avg £3,624

Strongly above

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£171k

1 Letcombe Court, Church Street

RG1 2SB

£172k

1 Phoebe Court

RG1 2NA

£179k

1 Basildon House, Iliffe Close

RG1 2QN

1 bed1 bath
£200k

1 Aveley House, Iliffe Close

RG1 2QF

£216k

1 Folk House, Church Street

RG1 2SB

£227k

1 Deansgate Road

RG1 2RZ

1 bed1 bath
£230k

1 Quadrant Court, Jubilee Square

RG1 2GW

2 bed2 bath
£243k

1 Katesgrove Lane

RG1 2ND

2 bed1 bath
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.
Full Reading report

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

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 6a, River Road, Reading, RG1 2NF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.