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43 Boston Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JU

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 43 Boston Avenue

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

43 Boston Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 6JU). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £439,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2018–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£510/sq ft) was about 78.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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 3)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Oct 2017
EPC improved fromE47toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
31%80%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2025from Jul 2019
EPC improved fromD68toC71
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Boston Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 43 Boston Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JU

2decisions2extensions8documents3nearby
  1. Oct 2019
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey side extension and part conversion of garage to habitable use

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/19/0964
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 8 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

43 Boston Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£430,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£439,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 February 2025Most recent

    £439,000

    +41.6%over 6 years

  2. 30 May 2018

    £310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 6JU: £415,240 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Boston Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 43 Boston Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,488

Street avg £3,915

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 43 Boston Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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.
£443k

1 Boston Avenue

RG1 6JU

3 bed1 bath
£469k

1 Coley Park Road

RG1 6AH

3 bed2 bath
£475k

1 Benyon Court, Bath Road

RG1 6HR

3 bed1 bath
£482k

1 Froxfield Avenue

RG1 6LR

3 bed1 bath
£376k

1 Bucknell Court

RG1 6FB

3 bed2 bath
£361k

1 Epsom Court, Coley Avenue

RG1 6LW

3 bed
£240k

1 Florida Court, Bath Road

RG1 6NX

3 bed1 bath
£353k

1 Benyon Mews, Bath Road

RG1 6HX

2 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

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shaw Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Coley 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 6JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 6JU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 6JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

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

Common questions

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