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7 Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road, Reading, RG1 3EW

EPC B
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
761 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 83
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Blakes Quay

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

7 Blakes Quay is a two-bedroom property in Reading (RG1 3EW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 761 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2010) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. The latest certificate is from February 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 71 m² this is the 20th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–160 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Today's modelled estimate of £310,000 is 14.1% below the 2016 sale of £361,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£474/sq ft) was about 22.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (October 2016).

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingUnderground
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • LiftYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Blakes Quay

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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.

7 Blakes Quay's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Feb 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
B83
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road, Reading, RG1 3EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Blakes Quay 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.
Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£361,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 October 2016Most recent

    £361,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3EW: £320,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Blakes Quay homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Blakes Quay stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,107

Street avg £4,550

Above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Blakes Quay

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£323k

1 Amity Street

RG1 3LP

2 bed1 bath
£289k

1 Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road

RG1 3EW

2 bed
£284k

1 Grantley Heights, Kennet Side

RG1 3EG

2 bed2 bath
£283k

1 Haywood Court

RG1 3QF

2 bed1 bath
£369k

1 Coventry Road

RG1 3ND

2 bed2 bath
£335k

1 Cholmeley Place

RG1 3NH

3 bed1 bath
£213k

1 Icarus Court, Sun Street

RG1 3JX

1 bed
£198k

1 Haven Court

RG1 3LQ

1 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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Meridian — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John's Church of England Primary 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 3EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 3EW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 3EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

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 7 Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road, Reading, RG1 3EW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.