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2 Canal Way, Reading, RG1 3HJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
32 m²
344 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 2 Canal Way

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

2 Canal Way is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 3HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 32 m² this is the 6th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 19–94 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2013) shows a C (score 72). The latest certificate is from February 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 32 m² it's 25.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (26 m² median across 8 EPCs).

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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.

2 Canal Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Canal Way, Reading, RG1 3HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Canal Way 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.

2 Canal Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG1 3HJ: £172,475 (2023–1997).

On the street

Versus other Canal Way homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Canal Way runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

Below

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Canal Way

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.
£187k

1 Arthur Place

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£195k

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RG1 3FB

1 bed1 bath
£198k

1 Haven Court

RG1 3LQ

1 bed1 bath
£213k

1 Icarus Court, Sun Street

RG1 3JX

1 bed
£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
£291k

1 Carraway Street

RG1 3GB

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

0.2 km

Kenavon Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John's Church of England Primary School. 32 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 3HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 3HJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 3HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

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 2 Canal Way, Reading, RG1 3HJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.