Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1c, Malthouse Lane, Reading, RG1 7JA
Estimated value
£417,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£490,000)-15%
- Against RG1 7JA's recent median (£135,000)+209%
Newest record on this page: November 2019. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£417,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£490,000)-15%
- Against RG1 7JA's recent median (£135,000)+209%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1c is modelled from its 37 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 7JA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
37 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in RG1 7JA
3 sales, median £135,000 (2019–1997)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2019 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
26 January 2007Most recent
£490,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in RG1 7JA: £135,000 (2019–1997).
Nearby sales in RG1 7JA
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 1c, Malthouse Lane, Reading, RG1 7JA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1c
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1c is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 7JA). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. At 37 m² this is the 5th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.
Today's modelled estimate of £417,000 is 14.9% below the 2007 sale of £490,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£1,230/sq ft) was about 743.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in January 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs).
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
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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 2)
Oct 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2019from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromD68toC70
Low Energy Lighting
20%83%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1c, Malthouse Lane, Reading, RG1 7JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1c has no planning applications on record.
41
But the area is active
41 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Malthouse Lane homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 1c stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 61 (D)
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 37 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Civitas AcademyPrimary162m
- Oxford Road Community SchoolPrimary313m
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolPrimary671m
- All Saints Junior SchoolPrimary671m
Nearest stops
- Chatham Street LaybyBus stop181m
- Waylen StreetBus stop190m
- Nags HeadBus stop206m
- George StreetBus stop248m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
- Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
- Public Order811 reports9%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 7JA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1c is modelled from its 37 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 7JA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1c. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1c was lodged in October 2019 at band C and is valid until October 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1c. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 7JA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1c is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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