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12 Goldsmid Road, Reading, RG1 7YB

Property type
Detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
33 m²
355 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Goldsmid Road

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

12 Goldsmid Road is a detached house in Reading (RG1 7YB). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69).

At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (60 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromE53toD64
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Goldsmid Road, Reading, RG1 7YB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Goldsmid Road has no planning applications on record.

41

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.

12 Goldsmid Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£189,000

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 7YB: £357,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Goldsmid Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Goldsmid Road is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Below

Floor Area

33 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Goldsmid Road

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£209k

1 Burford Court, Caroline Street

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£211k

1 Epping Close

RG1 7YD

£211k

1 Marlow Court, Tilehurst Road

RG1 7XJ

£214k

1 Malthouse Lane

RG1 7JA

£217k

1 James Street

RG1 7NR

£218k

1 Chancery Mews, Russell Street

RG1 7XW

1 bed1 bath
£218k

1 Lion Court, Great Knollys Street

RG1 7HD

2 bed2 bath
£220k

1 Branksome Court, Prospect Street

RG1 7XR

2 bed
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

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 7YB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 7YB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7YB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Goldsmid Road, Reading, RG1 7YB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.