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5a, Randolph Road, Reading, RG1 8EB

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 8EB). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft). The latest certificate (March 2017) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since February 2017. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 73), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (79 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 82% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Randolph Road, Reading, RG1 8EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a 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.

5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£245,000

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 8EB: £410,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Randolph Road homes

Three headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

52 (E)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5a

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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.
£243k

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2 bed2 bath
£253k

1 Newport Road

RG1 8EA

£233k

1 Kingfisher Place

RG1 8BQ

£267k

10 Luscinia View, Napier Road

RG1 8AB

2 bed
£220k

1 De Montfort Road

RG1 8DL

£215k

1 Isis Court, De Montfort Road

RG1 8DW

1 bed1 bath
£290k

1 Ross Road

RG1 8EJ

£293k

1 Luscinia View, Napier Road

RG1 8AB

2 bed2 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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Moderation — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

E P Collier Primary School. 29 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 8EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 8EB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 8EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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 5a, Randolph Road, Reading, RG1 8EB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.