118a, Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG
About 118a
118a is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 4DG). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2018); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. At 32 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–84 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 34 units on file.
At 32 m² it's 27.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 33 EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 June 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
118a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
118a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£164,000
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 4DG: £280,000 (2024–2010).
Versus other Queens Road homes
On floor area, 118a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
32 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Eldon Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Kendrick School. 33 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
54.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB







