229a, London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY
About 229a
229a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3NY). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 6 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). At 48 m² this is the 10th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–188 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 31 units on file.
At 48 m² it's 17.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 30 EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 11 April 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
External or internal wall insulation added
Window efficiency improved
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
229a 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
229a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£224,000
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
EPC Rating
64 (D)
Street avg 55 (D)
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 63 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 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.
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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