Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Flat C, 120 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG
Estimated value
£159,000
- Since the 2004 sale (£110,000)+45%
- Against RG1 4DG's recent median (£280,000)-43%
Newest record on this page: December 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
34 m²
366 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£159,000
- Against its 2004 sale (£110,000)+45%
- Against RG1 4DG's recent median (£280,000)-43%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for Flat C is modelled from its 34 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 4DG. 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
34 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2004
Recent sales in RG1 4DG
5 sales, median £280,000 (2024–2010)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | 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.
Sales timeline
19 October 2004Most recent
£110,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 4DG: £280,000 (2024–2010).
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for Flat C, 120 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn 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 Flat C
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Flat C is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4DG). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2018. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good.
Held since October 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £159,000 is 44.5% above the 2004 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 56.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 34 m² it's 22.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (44 m² median across 33 EPCs).
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Central heatingYes
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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.
Flat C's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 May 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2021from Jun 2018
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Flat C, 120 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Flat C 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.
Versus other Queens Road homes
Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Flat C outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
34 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 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
0.0 km
Eldon Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Kendrick School. 33 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Kendrick SchoolSecondary400m
- St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary502m
- Reading SchoolSecondary718m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary793m
Nearest stops
- Eldon RoadBus stop25m
- Eldon RoadBus stop122m
- Eldon RoadBus stop157m
- Huntley and PalmersBus stop171m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
- Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
- Public Order811 reports9%
Go deeper on the local area
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 4DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era1st 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 Flat C is modelled from its 34 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 4DG. 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. 1 sale is recorded for Flat C. 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 Flat C was lodged in May 2021 at band C and is valid until May 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. None is matched to Flat C. 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 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 4DG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- Flat C is in council tax band A. 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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