70a, Flat 5, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ
About 70a
70a is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 4SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 49 m² this is the 4th 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. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (57 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). 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
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 September 2027
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
70a has no planning applications on record.
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
70a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£214,000
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
On epc rating, 70a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
57 (D)
Street avg 73 (C)
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 58 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.2dB