221a, Flat 2, London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY
About 221a
221a is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3NY). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2020 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 46 m² it's 20.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 30 EPCs).
Energy performance
221a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 February 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
221a 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.
Sales history & valuation
221a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£190,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 5 sales in RG1 3NY: £330,000 (2023–2008).
Versus other London Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 221a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
56 (D)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 63 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.7 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hamilton Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB







