What type of property is 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB?

5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB sell for?

5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB last sold for £255,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB?

5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB?

5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB located?

5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB?

Police records around 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB 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 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB?

The closest primary school to 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB is Katesgrove Primary School (144m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (609m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Francis Street, RG1 2QB is Katesgrove Lane, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Francis Street, Reading, RG1 2QB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Francis Street

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

5 Francis Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2QB). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 is 20.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 60.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £255,000 in June 2024.

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
Dining roomYes

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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.

5 Francis Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Oct 2023

EPC improved fromF27toE40

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Francis Street, Reading, RG1 2QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Francis 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.

5 Francis Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£308,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£255,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 June 2024Most recent
£255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2QB: £280,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG1 2QB

On the street

Versus other Francis Street homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Francis Street is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,542

Street avg £3,275

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£329k

1 Alpine Street

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1 Sherman Place

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1 Francis Street

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1 Hill Street

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1 River Road

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1 Katesgrove Lane

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£230k

1 Quadrant Court, Jubilee Square

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£533k

1 Iliffe Close

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4 bed2 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.

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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

0.1 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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