What kind of home is Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in August 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 5EJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ use?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ in?

Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 4, 29 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 Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 29 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.

What is the nearest station to Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, RG1 5EJ is Whitley Street, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. At 47 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (47–81 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (79 versus a best of 84). The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (August 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 66 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Flat 4's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromB83toE49

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Sept 2024from Feb 2023

EPC improved fromE49toC79

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 29 Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Flat 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£228,000

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.

Flat 4 is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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