Flat 2, 181 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UZ
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–46 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating 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 £155,000 is 31.9% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£243/sq ft) was about 29.7% below the postcode norm. On the market in December 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.
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Energy performance
Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
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 2 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
£155,000
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
22 December 2014Most recent
£117,500
-1.3%over 9 years23 August 2005
£119,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7UZ: £390,000 (2025–2015).
Nearby sales in RG1 7UZ
Versus other Oxford Road homes
Flat 2 outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,611
Street avg £5,773
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 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