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Flat 2, 54 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BL

Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
36 m²
388 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a property in Reading (RG2 0BL). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–95 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (78 versus a best of 78). The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (99 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% 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.

Flat 2's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 April 2036

9 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 54 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 2 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£199,000

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 RG2 0BL: £402,000 (2026–2023).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 2

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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.
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£185k

Cadogan House, Flat 1, Rose Kiln Lane

RG2 0HP

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£215k

Boults Lodge, Flat 5, Boults Walk

RG2 0AX

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£182k

Boults Lodge, Flat 1, Boults Walk

RG2 0AX

Flat
£177k

Boults Lodge, Flat 2, Boults Walk

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£172k

Cadogan House, Flat 15, Rose Kiln Lane

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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

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.

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 RG2 0BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 0BL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

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 Flat 2, 54 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.