Flat 1, 52 Morgan Road, Reading, RG1 5HG
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 5HG). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 75 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (45–75 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 69). The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).
At 75 m² it sits well below the postcode median (146 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£355/sq ft) was about 24.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2019 for £286,500.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 1 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.
Sales history & valuation
£305,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 12 years.
£286,500
Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
10 June 2019Most recent
£286,500
+30.2%over 12 years7 May 2007
£220,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5HG: £599,000 (2025–2014).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB







