What type of property is 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD?

2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD?

2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD last sold for £142,000 in May 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £60,000 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and May 2004, 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD rose from £60,000 to £142,000, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +18.1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD?

The current EPC rating for 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD?

2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7YD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD?

2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD located?

2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD?

The closest primary school to 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD is Coley Primary School (390m), 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 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD?

The closest bus stop to 2 Epping Close, RG1 7YD is Russell Street, 87m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 671m away.

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2 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD

Property type

End terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Epping Close

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

2 Epping Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7YD). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. At 54 m² this is the 6th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–74 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 21 units on file.

It hasn't traded since May 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 52.8% above the 2004 sale of £142,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD58

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Epping Close 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.

2 Epping Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£142,000

Growth on file: 18.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

27 May 2004Most recent
£142,000
+136.7%over 5 years
26 March 1999
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7YD: £225,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in RG1 7YD

On the street

Versus other Epping Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Epping Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,630

Street avg £3,066

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Russell Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Coley Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7YD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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