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

EPC B
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Blakes Quay

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

8 Blakes Quay is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3EW). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2018) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor. At 72 m² this is the 21st 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.

It hasn't traded since May 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 is 19% above the 2005 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£299/sq ft) was about 22.9% below the postcode norm.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingUnderground
  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

8 Blakes Quay's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road, Reading, RG1 3EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Blakes Quay has no planning applications on record.

18

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

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£232,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 May 2005Most recent

    £232,000

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 years held, 8 Blakes Quay stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,222

Street avg £4,649

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£283k

1 Haywood Court

RG1 3QF

2 bed1 bath
£284k

1 Grantley Heights, Kennet Side

RG1 3EG

2 bed2 bath
£289k

1 Blakes Quay, Gas Works Road

RG1 3EW

2 bed
£323k

1 Amity Street

RG1 3LP

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