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161 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 161 Elgar Road

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

161 Elgar Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0DH). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £287,500 — fresh data. Across 1999–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 is 11% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 69.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 January 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromE52toD58
Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 161 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

161 Elgar Road 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.

Price for 161 Elgar Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1999 starting point.

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2026)

£287,500

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 April 2026Most recent

    £287,500

    +47.4%over 18 years

  2. 24 May 2007

    £195,000

    +50.0%over 4 years

  3. 29 May 2002

    £130,000

    +85.7%over 2 years

  4. 9 September 1999

    £70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0DH: £325,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other Elgar Road homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

161 Elgar Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,734

Street avg £3,081

Above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 161 Elgar Road

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.
£353k

1 Mount Street

RG2 0AB

3 bed1 bath
£280k

1 Elizabeth Walk

RG2 0AN

3 bed
£389k

1 Mellor Walk

RG2 0AQ

3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Hilbre Walk

RG2 0GD

2 bed1 bath
£392k

1 Essex Street

RG2 0EH

4 bed4 bath
£237k

1 Avenue Heights, Basingstoke Road

RG2 0EP

2 bed2 bath
£472k

1 Lindisfarne Way

RG2 0GS

4 bed2 bath

1 Bourne Avenue

RG2 0DU

3 bed
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

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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