What type of property is Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 40% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7YP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP located?

Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 13 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 is the nearest station to Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

The closest rail stop to Flat 3, 13 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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Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, Reading, RG1 7YP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 7YP). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 63 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (27–63 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (55 versus a best of 68). The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

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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 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Sept 2012

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 13 Argyle Street, Reading, RG1 7YP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7YP: £440,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG1 7YP

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 floor area, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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.

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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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Common questions

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