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25 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD

Property type
Detached
Floor 2nd
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
61 m²
657 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 39
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 25 Epping Close

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

25 Epping Close is a detached house in Reading (RG1 7YD). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 77), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 61 m² this is the 14th 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, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (39 versus a best of 69).

Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 38.4% above the 2020 sale price. Sold December 2020 for £148,100.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E39
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2018from Aug 2009
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof
PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2020from Jun 2018
EPC improved fromF29toE39
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
88%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC ENo 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 25 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£148,100

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 December 2020Most recent

    £148,100

    +127.8%over 21 years

  2. 21 April 1999

    £65,000

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

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.

25 Epping Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,428

Street avg £3,079

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25 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
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

RG1 7DT

£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

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