Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE
4 planning records
Estimated value
£416,000
- Since the 2011 sale (£450,000)-8%
- Against RG1 5PE's recent median (£800,000)-48%
Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Tenure
Social Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£416,000
- Against its 2011 sale (£450,000)-8%
- Against RG1 5PE's recent median (£800,000)-48%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Alexandra Road is modelled from its 50 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 5PE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
50 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2011
Recent sales in RG1 5PE
5 sales, median £800,000 (2025–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: December 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 4 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 Alexandra Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
24 November 2011Most recent
£450,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5PE: £800,000 (2025–2020).
Nearby sales in RG1 5PE
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1 Alexandra Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Alexandra Road is a detached house in Reading (RG1 5PE). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity. At 50 m² this is the 12th smallest of 44 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–302 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 44 units on file.
4 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. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£836/sq ft) was about 249.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2011 and unlisted since — roughly 15 years.
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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 4)
Mar 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 March 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2009from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromD62toF35
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
100%40%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
May 2018from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromF35toD64
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Mar 2021from May 2018
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters
Heating system changed
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsManual
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)
Hot water system changed
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
4 applications on record at 1 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE
4decisions29documents45nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveChange of use
- Dec 2012Change of UseFullOutcome in report
Retrospective change of use of 1 Alexandra Road from residential care home (class C2) to apartment hotel (class C1) comprising ten guest suites and installation of three side facing dormer windows and a new pathway access linking 1 Alexandra Road to 82-86 London Road.
Retrospective- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- PL/12/0140
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsApr 2013Decision
- ConditionsApr 2013Decision
+ 1 more application in the report
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Versus other Alexandra Road homes
Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 1 Alexandra Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£9,000
Street avg £3,746
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Denmark Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Reading School. 34 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Reading SchoolSecondary330m
- St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary382m
- Redlands Primary SchoolPrimary591m
- New Town Primary SchoolPrimary680m
Nearest stops
- Denmark RoadBus stop144m
- Cemetery Junction London RoadBus stop175m
- Reading CollegeBus stop253m
- Hatherley RoadBus stop267m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
- Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
- Public Order811 reports9%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 5PE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Alexandra Road is modelled from its 50 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 5PE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Alexandra Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Alexandra Road was lodged in March 2021 at band D and is valid until March 2031. 4 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 1 Alexandra Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 5PE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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