53 York Road, Reading, RG1 8DX
About 53 York Road
53 York Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 8DX). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Most recent transfer was November 2025 at £325,000 — fresh data. Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£444/sq ft) was about 118.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- EnsuiteYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 September 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
53 York Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
53 York Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£342,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 29 years.
£325,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 29 years.
Sales timeline
26 November 2025Most recent
£325,000
+441.7%over 28 years3 April 1997
£60,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 8DX: £325,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other York Road homes
53 York Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,779
Street avg £3,566
Floor Area
68 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Caversham Road Fire Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
E P Collier Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
51.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB