What type of property is 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW?

244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW last change hands?

244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW last sold for £155,000 in June 2003, around 23 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £98,000 in February 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2000 and June 2003, 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW rose from £98,000 to £155,000, a change of £57,000. That works out to roughly +14.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW?

The current EPC rating for 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW?

244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW heated?

The latest EPC at 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW?

244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW is in council tax band C.

Where is 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW located?

244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW?

Police records around 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW show an average of 327 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW?

The closest primary school to 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW is New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (280m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Reading Girls' School (1.0km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW?

The closest bus stop to 244 Elgar Road South, RG2 0BW is Rose Kiln Lane North, 314m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

244 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BW

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 244 Elgar Road South

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

244 Elgar Road South is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 0BW). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since June 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 sits 121.9% above the 2003 sale of £155,000.

Specifications

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 gardenRear

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 244 Elgar Road South

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

The data behind every report

Energy

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 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Oct 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

63%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 244 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

244 Elgar Road South 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

244 Elgar Road South's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.6% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2003)

£155,000

Growth on file: 14.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

15 June 2003Most recent
£155,000
+16.5%over 1 year
9 August 2001
£133,000
+35.7%over 1 year
1 February 2000
£98,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0BW: £360,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in RG2 0BW

On the street

Versus other Elgar Road South homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 244 Elgar Road South lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,313

Street avg £3,090

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 244 Elgar Road South

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£350k

1 Hilbre Walk

RG2 0GD

2 bed1 bath

£237k

1 Avenue Heights, Basingstoke Road

RG2 0EP

2 bed2 bath

£353k

1 Mount Street

RG2 0AB

3 bed1 bath

£389k

1 Mellor Walk

RG2 0AQ

3 bed1 bath

£280k

1 Elizabeth Walk

RG2 0AN

3 bed

£392k

1 Essex Street

RG2 0EH

4 bed4 bath

£472k

1 Lindisfarne Way

RG2 0GS

4 bed2 bath

£345k

1 Longships Way

RG2 0FZ

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

0.3 km

Rose Kiln Lane North — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 35 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 0BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

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 244 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.