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20 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD

Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
48 m²
517 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Epping Close

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

20 Epping Close is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7YD). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 48 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (48–74 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 21 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on electricity.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 91.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 48 m² it's 18.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 20 EPCs). Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £220,000.

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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 3)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromF22toE45
Aug 2022from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromE45toD57
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Epping Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

20 Epping Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£220,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 August 2023Most recent

    £220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7YD: £225,000 (2021–2018).

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.

On price per m², 20 Epping Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,583

Street avg £2,935

Strongly above

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Epping Close

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
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.

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.

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

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
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 20 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.