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27 Argyle Road, Reading, RG1 7YL

Notable views
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 27 Argyle Road

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

27 Argyle Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 7YL). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2017. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 2018–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£492/sq ft) was about 133.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £440,000 in August 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Summer houseYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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 2)
Dec 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Oct 2017
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Argyle Road, Reading, RG1 7YL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Argyle Road 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.

27 Argyle Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£440,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 August 2023Most recent

    £440,000

    +25.7%over 5 years

  2. 10 July 2018

    £350,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7YL: £320,000 (2023–2022).

On the street

Versus other Argyle Road homes

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

27 Argyle Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,301

Street avg £3,676

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Argyle 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.
£385k

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£534k

1 Deepdene Close

RG1 7YX

4 bed1 bath
£239k

1 Bedford Road

RG1 7EU

2 bed2 bath
£220k

1 Branksome Court, Prospect Street

RG1 7XR

2 bed
£218k

1 Lion Court, Great Knollys Street

RG1 7HD

2 bed2 bath

1 Belle Vue Road

RG1 7TX

3 bed
£654k

1 Jesse Terrace

RG1 7RS

5 bed1 bath
£256k

1 Lorne Street

RG1 7YW

1 bed1 bath
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

0.0 km

The Rose and Thistle — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School. 36 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 7YL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 7YL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7YL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

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

Common questions

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