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12 Cumberland Road, Reading, RG1 3LB

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Cumberland Road

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

12 Cumberland Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 3LB). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the 4th smallest of 49 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–148 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 48 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 is 20.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£591/sq ft) was about 191% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Cumberland Road

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%80%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Cumberland Road, Reading, RG1 3LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Cumberland Road 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.

12 Cumberland Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£254,500

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 December 2017Most recent

    £254,500

    +59.1%over 4 years

  2. 1 July 2013

    £160,000

    -11.1%over 5 years

  3. 18 October 2007

    £180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3LB: £283,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Cumberland Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Cumberland Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,363

Street avg £2,914

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Cumberland Road

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.
£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

Cemetery Junction — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John's Church of England Primary School. 34 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 3LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 3LB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 3LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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 12 Cumberland Road, Reading, RG1 3LB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.