What kind of home is 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL?

4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL sell for?

4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL last sold for £140,000 in July 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,000 in March 1998, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1998 and July 2003, 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL rose from £64,000 to £140,000, a change of £76,000. That works out to roughly +15.8% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL?

4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL use?

The latest EPC at 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL?

4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL in?

4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL?

Police records around 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL?

The closest primary school to 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL is Katesgrove Primary School (36m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (552m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Dorothy Street, RG1 2NL is Pell Street, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Dorothy Street, Reading, RG1 2NL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Dorothy Street

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

4 Dorothy Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2NL). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Held since July 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 sits 112.9% above the 2003 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£143/sq ft) was about 25.8% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromE52toD55

Low Energy Lighting

30%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Dorothy Street, Reading, RG1 2NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Dorothy Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.8% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£140,000

Growth on file: 15.8% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

10 July 2003Most recent
£140,000
+118.8%over 5 years
6 March 1998
£64,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2NL: £340,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in RG1 2NL

On the street

Versus other Dorothy Street homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£1,538

Street avg £2,397

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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.

Full Reading report

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pell Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.0 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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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 2NL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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