What energy rating does 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR?

1a, James Street, RG1 7NR has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7NR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR use?

The latest EPC at 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR?

1a, James Street, RG1 7NR 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.

Which area is 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR in?

1a, James Street, RG1 7NR sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR?

The closest primary school to 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR is Oxford Road Community School (114m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.0km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR?

The closest bus stop to 1a, James Street, RG1 7NR is George Street, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 340m away.

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1a, James Street, Reading, RG1 7NR

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 7NR). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 68 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (68–115 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since March 2020. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 68 m² it's 25.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 4 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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.

1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Mar 2020

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-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 1a, James Street, Reading, RG1 7NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

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

Current estimate

£207,000

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 5 sales in RG1 7NR: £265,000 (2025–2005).

Nearby sales in RG1 7NR

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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

0.1 km

George Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Oxford Road Community School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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