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38 Morgan Road, Reading, RG1 5HG

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
115 m²
1238 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 38 Morgan Road

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

38 Morgan Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Period features are noted in the property record.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £725,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£586/sq ft) was about 105.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 115 m² it's 21% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (146 m² median across 16 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromE52toC69
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
6%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2024from Aug 2024
EPC improved fromC69toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Morgan Road, Reading, RG1 5HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 38 Morgan Road, Reading, RG1 5HG

2decisions2extensions45nearby
  1. Jun 2003
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erection of a single storey side extension, linked to existing garage,incorporating conversion of the garage into a study.

    Extension
    Reference
    PL/03/0467
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

38 Morgan Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£730,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£725,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 June 2025Most recent

    £725,000

    +480.0%over 27 years

  2. 4 June 1998

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5HG: £510,000 (2019–2014).

On the street

Versus other Morgan Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 38 Morgan Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,304

Street avg £3,269

Strongly above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 191 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 10.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38 Morgan Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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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.
Full Reading report

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Morgan Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Reading School. 37 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 5HG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 5HG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5HG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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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