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239 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY

2 planning records
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
Overview

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 £409,000 is 36.1% 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 45.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 188 m² the property is well over the postcode median (58 m² across 28 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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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.

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

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

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
  1. Dec 2006
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 18 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 239 London Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£409,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£640,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 July 2023Most recent

    £640,000

    +190.9%over 17 years

  2. 20 July 2006

    £220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3NY: £250,000 (2021–2008).

On the street

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

Above

Floor Area

188 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

12 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 239 London 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

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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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£495k

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£328k

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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

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.

Noise

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 road noise heatmap for RG1 3NY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 3NY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 239 London Road, Reading, RG1 3NY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.