What kind of home is 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA?

7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA?

7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA last sold for £225,000 in December 2012, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in November 2010, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2010 and December 2012, 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA rose from £150,000 to £225,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly +21.3% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA?

The current EPC rating for 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2012. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA?

7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 4EA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA use?

The latest EPC at 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA had any planning applications?

7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA?

7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA is in council tax band C.

Which area is 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA in?

7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA?

The closest primary school to 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA is St John's Church of England Primary School (333m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (533m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA?

The closest bus stop to 7 Eldon Street, RG1 4EA is Eldon Road, 77m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Eldon Street, Reading, RG1 4EA

6 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Eldon Street

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

7 Eldon Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4EA). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2010–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 sits 52.9% above the 2012 sale of £225,000. 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in December 2012.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

7 Eldon Street ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Jul 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2012

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromF32toC73

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Eldon Street, Reading, RG1 4EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

6 applications on record at 7 Eldon Street, Reading, RG1 4EA

6decisions6extensions46documents16nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Feb 2011
PorchOther
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of two storey rear extension and porch to front of property
ExtensionDemolition
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
102092
Full record in report
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PorchJul 2011Decision
PorchJul 2011Decision

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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.

7 Eldon Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.3% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£225,000

Growth on file: 21.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2012Most recent
£225,000
+50.0%over 2 years
2 November 2010
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 4EA: £305,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in RG1 4EA

On the street

Versus other Eldon Street homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Eldon Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,848

Street avg £3,274

On par

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eldon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John's Church of England Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 4EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 4EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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