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1 Malthouse Lane, Reading, RG1 7JA

12 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
35 m²
377 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 1 Malthouse Lane

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

1 Malthouse Lane is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7JA). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1991-1995. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (August 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 61). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

12 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, subdivision and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs).

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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.

1 Malthouse Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 17 August 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromD55toE53
Low Energy Lighting
0%25%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC ENo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Malthouse Lane, Reading, RG1 7JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

12 applications on record at 1 Malthouse Lane, Reading, RG1 7JA

12decisions2extensions55documents41nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Dec 2002
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Amended Description: Conversion of roof space into office space ancillary to the B8 use. New dormer window and move stairs.

    Reference
    PL/02/0488
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change of UseDecision
  4. Change of UseDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (12 on record)
  • All 12 applications on this property in full, plus 41 notable nearby
  • The 55 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.

1 Malthouse Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG1 7JA: £150,000 (2019–1997).

On the street

Versus other Malthouse Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Malthouse Lane is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

53 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 38 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Malthouse Lane

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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
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.
Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chatham Street Layby — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Civitas Academy. 34 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 7JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 7JA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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