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8 Morgan Road, Reading, RG1 5HG

3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
173 m²
1862 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Morgan Road

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

8 Morgan Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG1 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 173 m² it's 22.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (141 m² median across 16 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 46.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £909,000 is 21.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 41.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromG17toC76
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Morgan Road, Reading, RG1 5HG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 8 Morgan Road, Reading, RG1 5HG

3decisions2extensions44documents45nearby
  1. Nov 2014
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Single Storey Rear Extension with new Patio, Part First Floor Side Extension to the East over the existing attached garage, Part Two PartSingle Storey in front of garage and Part Two Part Single Storey Side Extension to the West.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/14/1539
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 44 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Latest sale on 8 Morgan Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£909,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 46.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£750,000

Growth on file: 46.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 March 2016Most recent

    £750,000

    +80.7%over 1 year
  2. 26 August 2014

    £415,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5HG: £532,500 (2025–2013).

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.

8 Morgan Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,335

Street avg £3,551

Strongly above

Floor Area

173 m²

Street avg 187 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 10.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Morgan Road

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

0.2 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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Morgan Road, Reading, RG1 5HG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.