What type of property is 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS?

1 Short Street, RG1 2PS is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS?

The current EPC rating for 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS?

1 Short Street, RG1 2PS has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2PS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS?

1 Short Street, RG1 2PS has 10 planning records on file (3 approved, 7 refused), most recent in February 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS?

1 Short Street, RG1 2PS is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS located?

1 Short Street, RG1 2PS sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS 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 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS?

The closest primary school to 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS is Katesgrove Primary School (334m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (490m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS?

The closest bus stop to 1 Short Street, RG1 2PS is West Hill, 127m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Short Street, Reading, RG1 2PS

10 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Short Street

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

1 Short Street is a detached house in Reading (RG1 2PS). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. At 79 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2023); the latest reading is one band lower. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

10 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 7 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, partial demolition and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Jan 2023

EPC improved fromC71toD62

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Short Street, Reading, RG1 2PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

10 applications on record at 1 Short Street, Reading, RG1 2PS

10decisions2extensions67documents22nearby

Flagged:DemolitionSubdivisionChange of use

Jul 2004
Other
Outcome in report
Demolition of existing building and construction of 3 town houses
Reference
041162
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Change of UseFeb 2015Decision
Change of UseFeb 2015Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Short Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£360,000

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 2PS: £200,000 (2025–2006).

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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

West Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

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