Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
16 Arthur Place, Reading, RG1 3JP
Estimated value
£271,000
- Since the 2026 sale (£172,500)+57%
- Against RG1 3JP's recent median (£157,000)+73%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£271,000
- Against its 2026 sale (£172,500)+57%
- Against RG1 3JP's recent median (£157,000)+73%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 16 Arthur Place is modelled from its 77 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 3JP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
77 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2026
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2026
Recent sales in RG1 3JP
5 sales, median £157,000 (2026–2014)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 16 Arthur Place was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
13 February 2026Most recent
£172,500
-26.6%over 10 years15 October 2015
£235,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3JP: £157,000 (2026–2014).
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About 16 Arthur Place
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
16 Arthur Place is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3JP). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 77 m² this is the 24th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–78 m².
At 77 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 26 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2015–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £271,000 sits 57.1% above the 2026 sale of £172,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£208/sq ft) was about 16.5% below the postcode norm. A recent sale: £172,500 in February 2026.
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
16 Arthur Place's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 11 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2025from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromD67toF37
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Main Fuel
GasCommunity
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion
Hot water system changed
Windows
PoorAverage
Window efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity
Wall insulation upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
38%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Apr 2026from Jan 2025
EPC improved fromF37toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Main Fuel
CommunityGas
Fuel source changed
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 16 Arthur Place, Reading, RG1 3JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
16 Arthur Place 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.
Versus other Arthur Place homes
Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for 16 Arthur Place lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,240
Street avg £3,655
Floor Area
77 m²
Street avg 48 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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.
Crime
623/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.
Nearest schools
- St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary352m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary598m
- Kendrick SchoolSecondary611m
- Reading SchoolSecondary791m
Nearest stops
- The MeridianBus stop137m
- Eldon RoadBus stop151m
- Kenavon DriveBus stop176m
- Eldon RoadBus stop186m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
- Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
- Public Order811 reports9%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 3JP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 16 Arthur Place is modelled from its 77 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 3JP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 16 Arthur Place. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 16 Arthur Place was lodged in April 2026 at band C and is valid until April 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 16 Arthur Place. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 31 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 3JP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 16 Arthur Place is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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