Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
231a, London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY
2 planning records
Estimated value
£255,000
- Against RG1 3NY's recent median (£330,000)-23%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£255,000
- Against RG1 3NY's recent median (£330,000)-23%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 231a is modelled from its 65 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 3NY. 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
65 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2026
Sales of this home
No sale recorded since 1995
Recent sales in RG1 3NY
5 sales, median £330,000 (2023–2008)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | 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.
231a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
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).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 231a, London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- A planning decision worth checkingIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 231a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
231a is a property in Reading (RG1 3NY). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 65 m² this is the 20th 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, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.
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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.
231a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate
May 2026EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 May 2036
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 231a, London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
A recent planning application at 231a was refused — worth checking the council file.
2 applications on record at 231a, London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY
2decisions28documents18nearby
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- Documents
- 15 docs on file
- Reference
- PL/25/1404
- More recent applications — locked
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Versus other London Road homes
Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
231a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 55 (D)
Floor Area
65 m²
Street avg 62 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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
Hamilton Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St John's Church of England Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary428m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary438m
- Redlands Primary SchoolPrimary762m
- Reading SchoolSecondary763m
Nearest stops
- Hamilton RoadBus stop119m
- Cholmeley RoadBus stop149m
- Cemetery JunctionBus stop191m
- Cemetery Junction London RoadBus stop321m
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 3NY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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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 231a is modelled from its 65 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 3NY. 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. No sale is recorded for 231a, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. 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 231a was lodged in May 2026 at band C and is valid until May 2036. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 231a. 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 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 3NY, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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