Flat 1, 181 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 46 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (41–46 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (60 versus a worst of 48). The latest certificate (November 2025) 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 October 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.
Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 29.4% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£237/sq ft) was about 31.9% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2015.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Building
- Heating systemLpg
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Energy performance
Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
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 history
Flat 1 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.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 1 saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£152,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.1% per year over 9 years.
£117,500
Growth on file: -0.1% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
15 January 2015Most recent
£117,500
24 August 2006
£118,000
-0.8%over 1 year23 August 2005
£119,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7UZ: £390,000 (2025–2014).
Nearby sales in RG1 7UZ
Versus other Oxford Road homes
Flat 1 is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£2,554
Street avg £5,778
Floor Area
46 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 1.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB