What kind of home is 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY?

21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY last change hands?

21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY last sold for £94,995 in October 1999, around 27 years ago. Before that, it sold for £56,900 in December 1996, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY?

Across 2 sales between December 1996 and October 1999, 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY rose from £56,900 to £94,995, a change of £38,095. That works out to roughly +19.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY?

The current EPC rating for 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY?

21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2PY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY use?

The latest EPC at 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY have?

21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in December 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY?

21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY in?

21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY 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 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY?

The closest primary school to 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY is Katesgrove Primary School (215m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (620m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY?

The closest bus stop to 21 Alpine Street, RG1 2PY is Katesgrove Lane, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Alpine Street, Reading, RG1 2PY

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Alpine Street

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

21 Alpine Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2PY). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

It hasn't traded since October 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–1999, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 sits 163.2% above the 1999 sale of £94,995. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 35 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2019

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2008from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD64toC75

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Jan 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC75toD61

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Alpine Street, Reading, RG1 2PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 21 Alpine Street, Reading, RG1 2PY

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Flagged:Retrospective

Dec 2010
Amendment
Outcome in report
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as two flats
Retrospective
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PL/10/1911
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AmendmentDec 2010Decision

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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.

21 Alpine Street's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (1999)

£94,995

Growth on file: 19.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

26 October 1999Most recent
£94,995
+67.0%over 2 years
13 December 1996
£56,900

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2PY: £351,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG1 2PY

On the street

Versus other Alpine Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Alpine Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,827

Street avg £4,244

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 52 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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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

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2PY

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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Common questions

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