What type of property is 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL?

2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL?

2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL last sold for £373,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £126,000 in February 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL?

Across 4 sales between February 2001 and November 2024, 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL rose from £126,000 to £373,000, a change of £247,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL?

2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL?

2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL located?

2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL 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.

Which schools serve 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL?

The closest primary school to 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL is Katesgrove Primary School (167m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (442m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Sherman Place, RG1 2PL is Pell Street, 50m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Sherman Place, Reading, RG1 2PL

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Sherman Place

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

2 Sherman Place is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 2PL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Sold November 2024 for £373,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 15.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Feb 2020

EPC improved fromE48toD62

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Glazing

DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Sherman Place, Reading, RG1 2PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Sherman Place 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.

2 Sherman Place has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Current estimate

£393,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£373,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2024Most recent
£373,000
+27.3%over 3 years
31 August 2021
£293,000
+47.6%over 12 years
9 January 2009
£198,450
+57.5%over 7 years
22 February 2001
£126,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG1 2PL: £330,000 (2022–2000).

Nearby sales in RG1 2PL

1 Sherman Place, Reading, RG1 2PL
Sold Aug 2022
£413,300

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pell Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 2PL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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