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8 Anstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 31
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 8 Anstey Road

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

8 Anstey Road is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7JR). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows an F (score 31), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £310,000 — fresh data. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2026. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 51.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

8 Anstey Road sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate
May 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F31
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 May 2031

4 years remaining
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Anstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Anstey Road, Reading, RG1 7JR

1decisions1extensions9documents41nearby
  1. Mar 2026
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Erection of two rear dormer windows and installation of rooflights to the front roof slope

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/25/1660
    Full record in report

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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.

8 Anstey Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£310,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 October 2025Most recent

    £310,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7JR: £346,500 (2025–2023).

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.

8 Anstey Road is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,100

Street avg £4,042

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 98 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Anstey Road

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

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.
£321k

1 Little Street

RG1 7PB

£283k

1 Marshall Close

RG1 7LQ

£329k

1 Foxglove Gardens

RG1 7PQ

£330k

1 Anstey Road

RG1 7JR

£370k

1 Goldsmid Road

RG1 7YB

4 bed1 bath
£243k

1 Franklin Street

RG1 7YA

£242k

1 Bedford Road

RG1 7EU

2 bed2 bath
£240k

1 Lorne Street

RG1 7YW

1 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.
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Crime

623/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.

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

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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