Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
162 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN
Extendable4 sales on record
Estimated value
£394,000
- Since the 2025 sale (£397,500)-1%
- Against RG2 0BN's recent median (£393,500)0%
Newest record on this page: September 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£394,000
- Against its 2025 sale (£397,500)-1%
- Against RG2 0BN's recent median (£393,500)0%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 162 Elgar Road is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0BN. 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
80 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2021
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2025
Recent sales in RG2 0BN
5 sales, median £393,500 (2025–2024)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2025 | 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.
162 Elgar Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
31 January 2025Most recent
£397,500
+12.0%over 3 years31 January 2022
£355,000
+42.0%over 8 years24 January 2014
£249,950
+11.1%over 2 years18 August 2011
£225,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0BN: £393,500 (2025–2024).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 162 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN. 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 162 Elgar Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
162 Elgar Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0BN). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Sold January 2025 for £397,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£462/sq ft) was about 89.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-west-facing
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Extension potentialPossible
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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.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 April 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2021from Apr 2011
Glazing
Old DoubleModern Double
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 162 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
162 Elgar Road has no planning applications on record.
14
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 Elgar Road homes
Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 162 Elgar Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,969
Street avg £3,341
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
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
0.2 km
Rose Kiln Lane North — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary308m
- Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary471m
- Coley Primary SchoolPrimary634m
- The Palmer Primary AcademyPrimary705m
Nearest stops
- Rose Kiln Lane NorthBus stop218m
- Admirals CourtBus stop252m
- Katesgrove LaneBus stop341m
- Katesgrove LaneBus stop374m
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 0BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build
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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 162 Elgar Road is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0BN. 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. 4 sales are recorded for 162 Elgar Road. 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 162 Elgar Road was lodged in April 2021 at band D and is valid until April 2031. 2 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 162 Elgar Road. 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 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 0BN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 162 Elgar Road is in council tax band C. 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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