Flat 1, 185 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ
About Flat 1
Flat 1 is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–51 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (December 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.
At 38 m² it's 24% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 68 EPCs).
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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
Heating controls changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
High performance glazing installed
Cavity wall insulation installed
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Because the property was built before 1919, 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 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£225,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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).
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Versus other Oxford Road homes
On co₂ emissions, Flat 1 stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
68 (D)
Street avg 68 (D)
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 55 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.4 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.
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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