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2 Kingfisher Place, Reading, RG1 8BQ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 2 Kingfisher Place

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

2 Kingfisher Place is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 8BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 79 m² the property is well over the postcode median (54 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 15 years since the last transfer (October 2011). Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 is 37.9% above the 2011 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Kingfisher Place

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Jun 2011
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2026from Jun 2016
EPC improved fromD67toC75
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Kingfisher Place, Reading, RG1 8BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Kingfisher Place has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

3 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.

2 Kingfisher Place valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£240,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 October 2011Most recent

    £240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 8BQ: £325,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Kingfisher Place homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Kingfisher Place is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,038

Street avg £4,190

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Kingfisher Place

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

Pick your report · from £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.
£380k

1 Denbeigh Place

RG1 8QE

2 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Luscinia View, Napier Road

RG1 8AB

2 bed2 bath
£258k

10 Luscinia View, Napier Road

RG1 8AB

2 bed
£240k

1 Thames Court, Norman Place

RG1 8QT

2 bed2 bath
£397k

1 Cardiff Road

RG1 8ER

3 bed1 bath
£407k

1 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place

RG1 8DS

3 bed
£427k

10 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place

RG1 8DS

3 bed2 bath
£214k

1 Isis Court, De Montfort Road

RG1 8DW

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

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kings Meadow Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Thameside Primary School. 32 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 8BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 8BQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 8BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Kingfisher Place, Reading, RG1 8BQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.