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179a, Flat 1, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 179a

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

179a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 57 m² it's 16.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (49 m² median across 68 EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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.

For a compact home of this size, this rating sits in the top tier locally.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromF34toC80
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property 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 179a, Flat 1, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 179a, Flat 1, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ

2decisions7documents41nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Jul 2009
    Subdivision
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of existing first floor rear office into a 1-bedroom flat and existing first floor front office into a bedsit

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    090497
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Change of UseDecision

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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.

179a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

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 7UZ: £390,000 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Oxford Road homes

Four headline reads against 62 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

179a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

80 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 179a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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

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Flat
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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

George Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oxford Road Community School. 32 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7UZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
55 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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