Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Collis Street, Reading, RG2 0AE
Estimated value
£196,000
- Since the 2021 sale (£160,000)+23%
- Against RG2 0AE's recent median (£290,000)-32%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
33 m²
355 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£196,000
- Against its 2021 sale (£160,000)+23%
- Against RG2 0AE's recent median (£290,000)-32%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 33 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0AE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
33 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2021
Recent sales in RG2 0AE
5 sales, median £290,000 (2026–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.
Sales timeline
23 December 2021Most recent
£160,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0AE: £290,000 (2026–2024).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1a, Collis Street, Reading, RG2 0AE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1a is a detached house in Reading (RG2 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 33 m² (around 355 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 33 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (33–121 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 52 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
At 33 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 51 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 22.5% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£450/sq ft) was about 106.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £160,000 in December 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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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 5)
Jul 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 July 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2009from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromE41toD68
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%25%
More low energy lighting installed
Feb 2009from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromD68toE41
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous
Hot water system changed
Roof
Very PoorAverage
Roof insulation improved
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
25%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
May 2019from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromE41toD57
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Jul 2021from May 2019
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
100%80%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1a, Collis Street, Reading, RG2 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Collis Street homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 1a runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
33 m²
Street avg 43 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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.
Crime
327/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Whitley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary200m
- Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary463m
- The Palmer Primary AcademyPrimary634m
- Coley Primary SchoolPrimary727m
Nearest stops
- Whitley StreetBus stop295m
- West HillBus stop370m
- Katesgrove LaneBus stop381m
- Rose Kiln Lane NorthBus stop403m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,694 reports37%
- Shoplifting638 reports14%
- Anti-social Behaviour466 reports10%
- Other Theft373 reports8%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 0AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 33 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0AE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1a was lodged in July 2021 at band D and is valid until July 2031. 5 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 0AE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1a is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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