What type of property is 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP last sold for £120,450 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £90,000 in October 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between October 2001 and October 2014, 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP rose from £90,000 to £120,450, a change of £30,450. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP have?

The current EPC rating for 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (398 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7YP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP heated?

The latest EPC at 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP located?

14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

Police records around 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

The closest primary school to 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is Oxford Road Community School (174m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

The closest rail stop to 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is Reading West Rail Station, 113m away. The nearest bus option is Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road, 131m away.

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14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, Reading, RG1 7YP

5 sales on record

Estimated value

£166,000

Since the 2014 sale (£120,450)+38%
Against RG1 7YP's recent median (£367,000)-55%

Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

End terrace

Floor -1

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

37 m²

398 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£166,000

Against its 2014 sale (£120,450)+38%
Against RG1 7YP's recent median (£367,000)-55%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 14a is modelled from its 37 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 7YP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
37 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2024
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in RG1 7YP
5 sales, median £367,000 (2025–2023)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	None on this home	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

14a has changed hands more often than typical for the area.

Sales timeline

5 October 2014Most recent
£120,450
+9.5%over 7 years
21 May 2007
£110,000
+52.8%over 1 year
25 October 2005
£72,000
+227.3%over 3 years
19 December 2001
£22,000
-75.6%
17 October 2001
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7YP: £367,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG1 7YP

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, Reading, RG1 7YP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 14a

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

14a is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7YP). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in October 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £166,000 is 37.8% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 48% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 3)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 November 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromF28toD68

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Nov 2024from Aug 2014

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14a, Basement Flat, Argyle Street, Reading, RG1 7YP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14a 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.

On the street

Versus other Argyle Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,255

Street avg £4,718

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Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 39 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

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

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Reading West Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oxford Road Community School. 35 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Oxford Road Community SchoolPrimary174m
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolPrimary352m
All Saints Junior SchoolPrimary352m
Civitas AcademyPrimary629m

Nearest stops

Reading West Rail StationRailway station113m
Reading West Rail Station - Oxford RoadBus stop131m
Reading West Rail StationRailway station134m
The Rose and ThistleBus stop134m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
Public Order811 reports9%

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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 7YP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7YP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Victorian-eraBasement FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 14a is modelled from its 37 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 7YP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 5 sales are recorded for 14a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 14a was lodged in November 2024 at band D and is valid until November 2034. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 14a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 7YP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.

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