What type of property is 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD?

5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD last change hands?

5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD last sold for £104,500 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £33,000 in May 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD?

Across 3 sales between May 1999 and December 2024, 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD rose from £33,000 to £104,500, a change of £71,500. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD?

5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD?

5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD located?

5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD?

Police records around 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD?

The closest primary school to 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD is Coley Primary School (214m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (1.1km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cranford Mews, RG1 6HD is Boston Avenue, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Cranford Mews, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6HD

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 5 Cranford Mews

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

5 Cranford Mews is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 6HD). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (40–40 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 10 units on file. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 33% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 21% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £104,500 in December 2024.

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

Bedrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromC73toD64

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Apr 2021from Jun 2020

EPC improved fromD64toE46

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2022from Apr 2021

EPC improved fromE46toD64

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cranford Mews, Berkeley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Cranford Mews 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Cranford Mews has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£104,500

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2024Most recent
£104,500
+123.5%over 24 years
30 November 2000
£46,750
+41.7%over 1 year
12 May 1999
£33,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 6HD: £112,500 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in RG1 6HD

On the street

Versus other Cranford Mews homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Cranford Mews runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,613

Street avg £3,113

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Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 40 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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.

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Crime

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Boston Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Coley Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 6HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 6HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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