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1 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE

4 planning records
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
Overview

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 13th smallest of 43 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 16–285 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 43 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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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 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

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

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
  1. Dec 2012
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome 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
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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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 Alexandra Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£450,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£450,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 November 2011Most recent

    £450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5PE: £800,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

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

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Alexandra 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

0.1 km

Denmark Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Reading School. 34 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 5PE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 5PE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5PE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.