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31 Brechin Court, Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DH

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
35 m²
377 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 31 Brechin Court

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

31 Brechin Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 5DH). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 35 m² this is the 6th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 26 units on file. Other recorded features include a conservatory and a self-contained annexe.

Held since August 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £163,000 sits 150.8% above the 2000 sale of £65,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£173/sq ft) was about 28.7% below the postcode norm. At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (51 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

31 Brechin Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromC73toD68
Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC DNo 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 31 Brechin Court, Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Brechin Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

31 Brechin Court's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1997).

Current estimate

£163,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.7% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2000)

£65,000

Growth on file: 20.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 August 2000Most recent

    £65,000

    +80.6%over 3 years
  2. 25 June 1997

    £36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5DH: £192,000 (2022–2018).

On the street

Versus other Kendrick Road homes

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

CO₂ Emissions for 31 Brechin Court runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,857

Street avg £3,040

Strongly below

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Brechin Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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 Place Passage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Kendrick School. 36 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 5DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 5DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

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 31 Brechin Court, Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.