21 De Beauvoir Road, Reading, RG1 5NS
About 21 De Beauvoir Road
21 De Beauvoir Road is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 5NS). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).
Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £414,000 sits 80% above the 2016 sale of £230,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 126 m² it's 26.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 26 EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
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Planning history
21 De Beauvoir Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 21 De Beauvoir Road, Reading, RG1 5NS
- Apr 2017ExtensionOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension to existing house in multiple occupation
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 170340
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionApr 2017Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
£414,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 15 years.
£230,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2016Most recent
£230,000
+109.1%over 15 years27 February 2001
£110,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5NS: £285,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in RG1 5NS
Versus other De Beauvoir Road homes
On epc rating, 21 De Beauvoir Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,825
Street avg £3,310
Floor Area
126 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
9/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Cemetery Junction — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St John's Church of England Primary School. 32 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB







