Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
13 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP
2 planning records
Estimated value
£347,000
- Since the 2008 sale (£220,000)+58%
- Against RG1 4QP's recent median (£188,000)+85%
Newest record on this page: February 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
114 m²
1227 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£347,000
- Against its 2008 sale (£220,000)+58%
- Against RG1 4QP's recent median (£188,000)+85%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 13 South Street is modelled from its 114 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 4QP. 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
114 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2021
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in RG1 4QP
5 sales, median £188,000 (2025–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | 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.
13 South Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
Sales timeline
2 October 2008Most recent
£220,000
+494.6%over 11 years20 January 1997
£37,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 4QP: £188,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in RG1 4QP
3 Chapel Court, South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP
Sold Feb 2025
£205,0005 Chapel Court, South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP
Sold Jan 2024
£188,0001 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP
Sold Aug 2023
£380,0002 Chapel Court, South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP
Sold Dec 2021
£167,0003 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP
Sold Jan 2015
£249,950
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 13 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP. 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 13 South Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
13 South Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.
Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in October 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1997–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £347,000 sits 57.7% above the 2008 sale of £220,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 114 m² it's 28.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 10 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- EnsuiteYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 December 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2014from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromC71toD66
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
71%43%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Dec 2021from May 2014
EPC improved fromD66toC72
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
43%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 13 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
13 South Street has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 13 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP
2decisions2extensions3documents16nearby
- Jul 2005ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Rear first floor extension over kitchen.
- Reference
- PL/05/0865
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJul 2005Decision
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- The 3 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other South Street homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 13 South Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,930
Street avg £2,254
Floor Area
114 m²
Street avg 94 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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
0.1 km
London Street Foot — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Kendrick School. 33 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Kendrick SchoolSecondary233m
- Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary467m
- Coley Primary SchoolPrimary770m
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary928m
Nearest stops
- London Street FootBus stop96m
- Crown StreetBus stop131m
- Queens Road car parkBus stop173m
- Oracle RiversideBus stop175m
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 4QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (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 13 South Street is modelled from its 114 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 4QP. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 13 South Street. 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 13 South Street was lodged in December 2021 at band C and is valid until December 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 13 South Street. 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 4QP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 13 South Street is in council tax band B. 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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