2 Cardiff Mews, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8EF
About 2 Cardiff Mews
2 Cardiff Mews is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 8EF). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the 4th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–46 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average.
On the market in November 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2001–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 is 10.1% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£404/sq ft) was about 55.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingOff street
Building
- Central heatingYes
- Solar panelsYes
Energy performance
2 Cardiff Mews's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
2 Cardiff Mews 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
Latest sale on 2 Cardiff Mews was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£201,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 15 years.
£182,500
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
11 November 2015Most recent
£182,500
+37.7%over 10 years14 January 2005
£132,500
+12.3%over 1 year22 May 2003
£118,000
+48.4%over 2 years1 February 2001
£79,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 8EF: £140,000 (2023–2006).
Nearby sales in RG1 8EF
1 Cardiff Mews, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8EF
Sold Jan 2023
£177,5004 Cardiff Mews, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8EF
Sold Jun 2018
£135,0006 Cardiff Mews, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8EF
Sold Jun 2014
£147,0003 Cardiff Mews, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8EF
Sold Mar 2007
£90,0005 Cardiff Mews, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8EF
Sold Oct 2005
£128,500
Versus other Cardiff Mews homes
On price per m², 2 Cardiff Mews stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,345
Street avg £3,584
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 38 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
9/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Reading Buses Depot — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
E P Collier Primary School. 33 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
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB







