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Sussex House, Flat 303, 6 The Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EJ

Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Sussex House

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

Sussex House is a property in Reading (RG1 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012-2021. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. At 48 m² this is the 8th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in Sussex House, where floor areas span 43–109 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 25 units on file.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jul 2015
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century3rd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sussex House, Flat 303, 6 The Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sussex House has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

18 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.

Sussex House changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£227,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 March 2016Most recent

    £227,500

  2. 19 August 2015

    £227,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3EJ: £330,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other The Forbury homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Sussex House is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,740

Street avg £5,753

On par

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Sussex House

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Market Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Kendrick School. 33 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 3EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 3EJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 3EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Sussex House, Flat 303, 6 The Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.