Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
70a, Flat 4, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Tenure
Private Rental
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 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. At 53 m² this is the 5th 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. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs).
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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 2)
Nov 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 November 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2021from Dec 2011
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
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21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 70a, Flat 4, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
70a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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
See how we calculated this£207,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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
Versus other London Street homes
Four headline reads against 53 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 70a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
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.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.2dB
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