Flat 2, 51 Argyle Road, Reading, RG1 7YL
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 7YL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). At 56 m² this is the 5th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 9 units on file.
Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in March 2005. Across 1995–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £194,000 sits 55.2% above the 2005 sale of £125,000. At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Flat 2 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.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 2 has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.
£194,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.0% per year over 9 years.
£125,000
Growth on file: 13.0% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
23 March 2005Most recent
£125,000
+216.5%over 9 years12 October 1995
£39,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7YL: £429,500 (2023–2022).
Nearby sales in RG1 7YL
Versus other Argyle Road homes
On years held, Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,232
Street avg £2,724
Floor Area
56 m²
Street avg 60 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB