40 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BL
About 40 Elgar Road
40 Elgar Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0BL). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £411,000 is 10.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 31.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (February 2018).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
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 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
40 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
40 Elgar Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£411,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 12 years.
£372,000
Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
1 February 2018Most recent
£372,000
+64.2%over 4 years31 July 2013
£226,500
+6.3%over 7 years17 February 2006
£213,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0BL: £402,000 (2026–2023).
Versus other Elgar Road homes
40 Elgar Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,796
Street avg £3,477
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 103 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
327/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Katesgrove Primary School. 36 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
56.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.7dB