Flat 2, 1 Malthouse Lane, Reading, RG1 7JA
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a property in Reading (RG1 7JA). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. At 33 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (33–35 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (60 versus a worst of 53). The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Energy performance
Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 March 2036
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Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
41 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£157,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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).
Versus other Malthouse Lane homes
Flat 2 is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
33 m²
Street avg 38 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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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
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB







