4 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BJ
About 4 Elgar Road
4 Elgar Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 is 31% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£337/sq ft) was about 55.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in February 2016.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
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
4 Elgar Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
4 Elgar Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£380,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 13 years.
£290,000
Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
5 February 2016Most recent
£290,000
+78.5%over 13 years6 October 2002
£162,450
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0BJ: £405,000 (2026–2022).
Versus other Elgar Road homes
CO₂ Emissions for 4 Elgar Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,625
Street avg £3,351
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
327/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Katesgrove Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
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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
57.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.1dB