What kind of home is 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ?

70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ?

The current EPC rating for 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ?

70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 4SJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ use?

The latest EPC at 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ have?

70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in March 2009. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ in?

70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ?

Police records around 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ 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 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ?

The closest primary school to 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ is Katesgrove Primary School (379m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (245m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ?

The closest bus stop to 70a, Flat 1, London Street, RG1 4SJ is Crown Street, 54m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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70a, Flat 1, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 70a

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

70a is a detached house in Reading (RG1 4SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 47 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in 70a, where floor areas span 44–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom.

At 47 m² it's 17.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 55 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2014

EPC improved fromE52toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 70a, Flat 1, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 70a, Flat 1, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ

2decisions1extensions24documents16nearby

Mar 2009
Full
Outcome in report
Extension of Mansard Roof and internal alterations to second floor flat to create additional bedroom and ensuite.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
PL/08/1453
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ExtensionMar 2009Decision

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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.

70a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 4SJ: £331,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG1 4SJ

On the street

Versus other London Street homes

Four headline reads against 53 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 70a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

58 (D)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crown Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Kendrick School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 4SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

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