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185a, Flat 2, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Overview

About 185a

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

185a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2024. At 42 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in 185a, where floor areas span 38–50 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 69). The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 42 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 68 EPCs).

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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.

185a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
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Snagging Report

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC DRecent new build

Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 185a, Flat 2, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

185a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

185a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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

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

CO₂ Emissions for 185a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Below

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 185a

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 · every report is £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
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.

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.

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 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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70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 185a, Flat 2, Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.