What type of property is 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR?

4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR last change hands?

4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR last sold for £400,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in December 2012, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2012 and March 2016, 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR rose from £170,000 to £400,000, a change of £230,000. That works out to roughly +29.7% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR?

The current EPC rating for 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR?

4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 102 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7JR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR?

4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR 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 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR located?

4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR?

Police records around 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR?

The closest primary school to 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR is Coley Primary School (327m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Anstey Road, RG1 7JR is Russell Street, 227m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Anstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Anstey Road

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

4 Anstey Road is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7JR). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2012–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 29.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £462,000 is 15.5% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 106.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Anstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Anstey Road 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 4 Anstey Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£462,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 29.7% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£400,000

Growth on file: 29.7% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£400,000
+135.3%over 3 years
14 December 2012
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7JR: £355,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in RG1 7JR

On the street

Versus other Anstey Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Anstey Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,922

Street avg £4,099

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Russell Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Coley Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 7JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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