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124a, Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 124a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

124a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4DG). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 61 m² this is the 29th 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 61 m² the property is well over the postcode median (44 m² across 33 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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Everything you need to know about 124a

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 8)
Jul 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Sept 2015
EPC improved fromG8toC80
Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2015from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromC80toE42
Low Energy Lighting
100%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2015from Oct 2015
EPC improved fromE42toD66
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Feb 2021from Oct 2015
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
25%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2022from Feb 2021
EPC improved fromD60toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2022from Mar 2022
EPC improved fromC70toD61
Jul 2022from Jun 2022
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 124a, Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

124a has no planning applications on record.

16

But the area is active

16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

124a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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).

On the street

Versus other Queens Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 124a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 124a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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.

Crime

9/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.

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 4DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 4DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 4DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 124a, Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.