What type of property is 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is a mid-terrace house.

When did 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB last change hands?

2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB last sold for £145,000 in April 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (301 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 3FB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB located?

2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB 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.

Which schools serve 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

The closest primary school to 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is Katesgrove Primary School (700m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (523m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is Kings Road, 37m away. The nearest rail option is Reading Rail Station, 388m away.

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2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3FB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

28 m²

301 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Abbey Hall

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

2 Abbey Hall is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3FB). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (45 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£481/sq ft) was about 21.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2023 for £145,000.

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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.

2 Abbey Hall's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Abbey Hall 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 April 2023Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3FB: £172,250 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in RG1 3FB

On the street

Versus other Abbey Square homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Abbey Hall is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,179

Street avg £4,917

Above

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

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

Kings Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kendrick School. 32 schools nearby.

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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 3FB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 3FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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