What kind of home is 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 5EJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ 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.

Which area is 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ in?

1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ 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.

What schools are near 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ is New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (381m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (561m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ is Whitley Street, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

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 an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). At 42 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 67 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–120 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 67 units on file.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 66 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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Dec 2008

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ, 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

£187,000

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 5EJ: £330,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG1 5EJ

On the street

Versus other Highgrove Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 75 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whitley Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 38 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 5EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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