What type of property is 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN?

5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN last change hands?

5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN last sold for £142,500 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN?

The current EPC rating for 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in February 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN?

5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 21% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2QN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN?

5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN 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 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN located?

5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN?

Police records around 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN?

The closest primary school to 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN is Katesgrove Primary School (345m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (413m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN?

The closest bus stop to 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, RG1 2QN is West Hill, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, Reading, RG1 2QN

Property type

End terrace

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 5 Basildon House

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

5 Basildon House is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2QN). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 46 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 11 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in July 2005. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 is 20% above the 2005 sale price.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Basildon House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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 Basildon House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2020

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 February 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC80

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, Reading, RG1 2QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Basildon House 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.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2005)

£142,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 July 2005Most recent
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2QN: £190,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in RG1 2QN

On the street

Versus other Iliffe Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Basildon House outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,098

Street avg £3,704

Below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Basildon House

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£190k

1 Basildon House, Iliffe Close

RG1 2QN

1 bed1 bath

£211k

1 Deansgate Road

RG1 2RZ

1 bed1 bath

£330k

1 Edgehill Street

RG1 2PU

1 bed1 bath

£225k

1 Quadrant Court, Jubilee Square

RG1 2GW

2 bed2 bath

£246k

1 Katesgrove Lane

RG1 2ND

2 bed1 bath

£304k

1 River Road

RG1 2NF

2 bed1 bath

£313k

1 Hill Street

RG1 2NU

2 bed1 bath

£316k

1 Francis Street

RG1 2QB

2 bed1 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.

Full Reading report

Crime

623/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. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Basildon House, Iliffe Close, Reading, RG1 2QN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.