1 Fobney Street, Reading, RG1 6BY
About 1 Fobney Street
1 Fobney Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 6BY). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. At 59 m² this is the 4th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–74 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (57 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity.
12 years since the last transfer (December 2013). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 is 35.8% above the 2013 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
1 Fobney Street 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
1 Fobney Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£258,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 14 years.
£190,000
Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
13 December 2013Most recent
£190,000
+2.2%over 2 years4 October 2011
£186,000
+43.1%over 10 years27 February 2001
£130,000
+20.4%over 1 year13 July 1999
£107,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 6BY: £235,000 (2025–2011).
Versus other Fobney Street homes
On epc rating, 1 Fobney Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,220
Street avg £3,185
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 53 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 3.1 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
Bridge Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Katesgrove Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
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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
58.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.7dB