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1 Blenheim Road, Reading, RG1 5NG

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Blenheim Road

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

1 Blenheim Road is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 5NG). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 65 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–170 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2022.

At 65 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 46 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 2)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 1 Blenheim Road, Reading, RG1 5NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Blenheim Road, Reading, RG1 5NG

2decisions16documents45nearby
Flagged:Change of use
  1. Dec 2014
    Change of UseOutline
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of building from Class B1(a) (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 1 x 1 bed flat and 1 x 2 bed flats.

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/14/1611
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change of UseDecision

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  • The 16 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.

1 Blenheim Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£265,000

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 5NG: £380,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Blenheim Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Blenheim Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Blenheim 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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Albion Terrace, London Road

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2 bed
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1 Forsete Place, Cardigan Road

RG1 5QB

2 bed1 bath
£232k

1 Bispham Court, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DQ

2 bed1 bath
£310k

1 Highgrove Street

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1 Granby Gardens

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5 bed
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

0.1 km

Hatherley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Reading School. 32 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 5NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 5NG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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