What kind of home is 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF sell for?

81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF last sold for £260,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £139,950 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and September 2024, 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF rose from £139,950 to £260,000, a change of £120,050. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF have?

The current EPC rating for 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF use?

The latest EPC at 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF has 4 planning records on file (2 approved, 2 refused), most recent in November 2017. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

81 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 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF in?

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

Is 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF in a safe area?

Police records around 81 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 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

The closest primary school to 81 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 is the nearest station to 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF?

The closest bus stop to 81 Mount Pleasant, RG1 2TF is Silver Street, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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81 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TF

4 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 81 Mount Pleasant

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

81 Mount Pleasant is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2TF). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.

4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 is 15.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 80.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £260,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2013

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 81 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

4 applications on record at 81 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TF

4decisions4extensions29documents22nearby

Nov 2015
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear flat roofed dormer, new rear window at first floor, and rear bi-fold doors at ground floor.
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PL/15/1723
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
PorchNov 2017Decision
PorchNov 2017Decision

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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.

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

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2024Most recent
£260,000
+85.8%over 11 years
16 May 2013
£139,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2TF: £325,000 (2025–2022).

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.

Years Held for 81 Mount Pleasant lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,421

Street avg £2,701

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 79 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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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

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