What type of property is 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX?

30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX have?

The current EPC rating for 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX?

30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7XX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX heated?

The latest EPC at 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX?

30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX is in council tax band C.

Where is 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX located?

30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX?

Police records around 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX?

The closest primary school to 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX is Oxford Road Community School (456m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX?

The closest bus stop to 30a, Baker Street, RG1 7XX is Russell Street, 159m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 635m away.

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30a, Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 30a

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

30a is a detached house in Reading (RG1 7XX). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 47 m² this is the 24th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 18–161 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

30a's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jun 2010

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Jun 2020

EPC improved fromD62toC74

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 30a, Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

30a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

30a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£174,000

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 7XX: £167,000 (2026–2025).

Nearby sales in RG1 7XX

On the street

Versus other Baker Street homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 39 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Russell Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oxford Road Community School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 7XX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7XX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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