Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
239 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY
2 planning records
Estimated value
£433,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£640,000)-32%
- Against RG1 3NY's recent median (£250,000)+73%
Newest record on this page: July 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
12
From EPC
Floor area
188 m²
2024 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£433,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£640,000)-32%
- Against RG1 3NY's recent median (£250,000)+73%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 239 London Road is modelled from its 188 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales 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
188 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in RG1 3NY
5 sales, median £250,000 (2021–2007)
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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.
Latest sale on 239 London Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
31 July 2023Most recent
£640,000
+190.9%over 17 years20 July 2006
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3NY: £250,000 (2021–2007).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 239 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
- 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 239 London Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
239 London Road is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3NY). It has a recorded floor area of 188 m² (around 2024 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 is 32.3% below the 2023 sale of £640,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 112.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 188 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £640,000.
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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.
239 London Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 January 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2021from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 239 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 239 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY
2decisions2extensions11documents18nearby
- Dec 2006Loft ConversionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
First floor rear extension and loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer
Extension- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- PL/06/1062
- More recent applications — locked
- Loft ConversionDec 2006Decision
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Versus other London Road homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
239 London Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,404
Street avg £2,565
Floor Area
188 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
12 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.9 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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
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-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (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 239 London Road is modelled from its 188 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales 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. 2 sales are recorded for 239 London Road. 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 239 London Road was lodged in January 2021 at band C and is valid until January 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 239 London Road. 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.
- Council tax band
- 239 London Road is in council tax band C. 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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