What type of property is 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ?

1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ?

1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (291 sq ft). That makes it about 49% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 5BJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ?

1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ located?

1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ 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.

Which schools serve 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ is Katesgrove Primary School (434m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (154m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Flat 1, London Road, RG1 5BJ is Crown Street, 72m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Flat 1, London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

27 m²

291 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 5BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 72).

At 27 m² it sits well below the postcode median (49 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Flat 1, London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

45 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£144,000

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 5BJ: £435,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in RG1 5BJ

On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 75 (C)

Below

Floor Area

27 m²

Street avg 49 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crown Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Kendrick School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

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