Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
3 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7ST
Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
35 m²
377 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About 3 Blenheim Terrace
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
3 Blenheim Terrace is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7ST). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 35 m² this is the 5th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–41 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 12 units on file.
Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in July 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 sits 78.1% above the 2002 sale of £96,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£255/sq ft) was about 23.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
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)
Jul 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 July 2031
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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 3 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7ST, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
3 Blenheim Terrace has no planning applications on record.
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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
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
3 Blenheim Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£171,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2002)
£96,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
28 July 2002Most recent
£96,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7ST: £170,000 (2025–2009).
Nearby sales in RG1 7ST
17 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7ST
Sold Nov 2025
£185,0004 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7ST
Sold Mar 2023
£190,0006 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7ST
Sold Sept 2011
£127,50016 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7ST
Sold Feb 2009
£112,0009 Blenheim Terrace, Blenheim Place, Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7ST
Sold Mar 2008
£149,000
Versus other Blenheim Place homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 3 Blenheim Terrace runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,743
Street avg £3,843
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 35 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
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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.
Crime
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Russell Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Coley Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
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 7ST from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.4dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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