33b, Dover Street, Reading, RG1 6AX
About 33b
33b is a one-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG1 6AX). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–105 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 20 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in July 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 sits 62.4% above the 2004 sale of £117,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£247/sq ft) was about 23% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 19 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
33b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
33b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£190,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£117,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
22 July 2004Most recent
£117,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 6AX: £281,000 (2023–2019).
Versus other Dover Street homes
Floor Area for 33b lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 59 (D)
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 73 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
9/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Boston Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Coley Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.8dB







