What type of property is Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP last change hands?

Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP last sold for £149,950 in May 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

The current EPC rating for Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7YP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

Flat 5, 28 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 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP located?

Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

Police records around Flat 5, 28 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 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

The closest primary school to Flat 5, 28 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 5, 28 Argyle Street, RG1 7YP?

The closest rail stop to Flat 5, 28 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 5, 28 Argyle Street, Reading, RG1 7YP

Property type

End terrace

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7YP). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. At 39 m² this is the 6th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–40 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since May 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (72 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 75% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromC76toD66

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

1%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 28 Argyle Street, Reading, RG1 7YP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 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.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£149,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 May 2011Most recent
£149,950

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.

Price per m²

£3,845

Street avg £4,659

On par

Floor Area

39 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

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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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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