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70a, Flat 2, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 70a

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

70a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. At 46 m² this is the 2nd 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 top. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 46 m² it's 19.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 55 EPCs).

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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.

70a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from Jul 2011
EPC improved fromD67toC74
Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 70a, Flat 2, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

70a 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.

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.

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 4SJ: £331,000 (2025–2023).

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.

Floor Area for 70a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 70a

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

0.1 km

Crown Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 4SJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 4SJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 4SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

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 70a, Flat 2, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.