Kennet House, Flat 6, 80 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
About Kennet House
Kennet House is a two-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG1 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 59 m² this is the 45th smallest of 78 units on EPC record in Kennet House, where floor areas span 32–145 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 78 units on file.
At 59 m² it's 15.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (51 m² median across 82 EPCs). On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemElectric
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Kennet House's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Kennet House has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
18 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£276,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£260,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
27 August 2015Most recent
£260,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3BJ: £220,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in RG1 3BJ
Kennet House, Flat 50, 80 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
Sold Jun 2025
£347,500Kennet House, Flat 78, 80 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
Sold Jul 2024
£220,000Kennet House, Flat 38, 80 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
Sold Feb 2024
£180,000Kennet House, Flat 27, 80 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
Sold Sept 2023
£220,000Kennet House, Flat 28, 80 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJ
Sold Mar 2023
£180,000
Versus other Kings Road homes
On co₂ emissions, Kennet House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,407
Street avg £4,632
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 59 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.5 t/year
Street avg 1.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Huntley and Palmers — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Kendrick School. 31 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.4dB







