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22 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DR

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
24 m²
258 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 22 Alpha House Flats

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

22 Alpha House Flats is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 24 m² (around 258 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 24 m² this is the 5th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–45 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 26 units on file. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in June 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £131,000 sits 52.3% above the 2010 sale of £86,000.

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
  • StudyYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Alpha House Flats

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Feb 2009
Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%40%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatFreeholdEPC 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 22 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Alpha House Flats 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.

22 Alpha House Flats valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£131,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2010)

£86,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 June 2010Most recent

    £86,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5DR: £130,000 (2024–2022).

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.

Price per m²

£3,583

Street avg £4,348

Below

Floor Area

24 m²

Street avg 26 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Alpha House Flats

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£150k

12 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DR

Flat1 bed1 bath
£174k

17 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DR

Flat1 bed1 bath
£131k

21 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DR

Flat
£130k

11 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DR

Flat
£133k

2 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DR

Flat
£128k

16 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DR

Flat
£126k

24 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DR

Flat
£138k

19 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DR

Flat
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.
Full Reading report

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 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 5DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 5DR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.2dB

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 22 Alpha House Flats, Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.