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10 Forsete Place, Cardigan Road, Reading, RG1 5QB

Solar panels
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 10 Forsete Place

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

10 Forsete Place is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 5QB). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 78 m² this is the 8th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 53–94 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in May 2004. At 78 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 is 31.9% above the 2004 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

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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)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Apr 2011
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Forsete Place, Cardigan Road, Reading, RG1 5QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Forsete Place has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

45 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

10 Forsete Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 May 2004Most recent

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5QB: £260,000 (2024–2017).

On the street

Versus other Cardigan Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 10 Forsete Place runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,692

Street avg £3,579

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 10 Forsete Place

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£275k

1 Dean House, Erleigh Road

RG1 5LA

2 bed1 bath
£282k

1 Cadugan Place

RG1 5PN

2 bed2 bath
£252k

1 Farringdon Court, Erleigh Road

RG1 5NT

2 bed2 bath
£247k

1 Albion Terrace, London Road

RG1 5BG

2 bed
£240k

1 Forsete Place, Cardigan Road

RG1 5QB

2 bed1 bath
£232k

1 Bispham Court, Kendrick Road

RG1 5DQ

2 bed1 bath
£338k

1 Donnington Road

RG1 5NE

2 bed1 bath
£208k

1 Dartmouth Terrace, London Road

RG1 5AL

1 bed1 bath
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

Foxhill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Redlands Primary 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 5QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 5QB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 10 Forsete Place, Cardigan Road, Reading, RG1 5QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.