What kind of home is 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF last change hands?

5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF last sold for £167,500 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £148,000 in April 2003, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2003 and January 2013, 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF rose from £148,000 to £167,500, a change of £19,500. That works out to roughly +1.3% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

The current EPC rating for 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2TF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF use?

The latest EPC at 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF 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.

Which area is 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF in?

5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

Police records around 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF 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 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

The closest primary school to 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF is New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (466m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (399m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

The closest bus stop to 5 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF is Silver Street, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TF

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Mount Pleasant

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

5 Mount Pleasant is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2TF). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2003–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £304,000 sits 81.5% above the 2013 sale of £167,500. 13 years since the last transfer (January 2013).

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
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

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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 Mount Pleasant ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from May 2012

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.3% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£167,500

Growth on file: 1.3% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2013Most recent
£167,500
+13.2%over 9 years
29 April 2003
£148,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2TF: £279,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG1 2TF

On the street

Versus other Mount Pleasant homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Mount Pleasant outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,094

Street avg £2,745

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Silver Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Kendrick School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2TF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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