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357 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0DP

2 planning records

Estimated value

£321,000

  • Since the 2012 sale (£179,950)+78%
  • Against RG2 0DP's recent median (£285,000)+13%

Newest record on this page: December 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£321,000

  • Against its 2012 sale (£179,950)+78%
  • Against RG2 0DP's recent median (£285,000)+13%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 357 Elgar Road South is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0DP. 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 February 2019

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2012

  • Recent sales in RG2 0DP

    5 sales, median £285,000 (2024–2019)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: December 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

357 Elgar Road South valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 April 2012Most recent

    £179,950

    +3.7%over 7 years

  2. 15 July 2004

    £173,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0DP: £285,000 (2024–2019).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 357 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0DP. 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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Overview

About 357 Elgar Road South

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

357 Elgar Road South is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0DP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 sits 78.4% above the 2012 sale of £179,950. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in April 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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)
Feb 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 February 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE54toD59
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 357 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 357 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0DP

2decisions13documents14nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Apr 2015
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from Residential (C3) to a small HMO (C4) under an Article 4 Direction

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/15/0268
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. HMODecision

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  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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On the street

Versus other Elgar Road South homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 357 Elgar Road South runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,249

Street avg £12,479

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

On par
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.
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Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elgar Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Palmer Primary Academy. 36 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • The Palmer Primary AcademyPrimary164m
  • New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary420m
  • Reading Girls' SchoolSecondary642m
  • Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

  • Elgar RoadBus stop104m
  • Long Barn LaneBus stop350m
  • Christchurch GardensBus stop384m
  • Warwick RoadBus stop431m

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 0DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 0DP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 357 Elgar Road South is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0DP. 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. 2 sales are recorded for 357 Elgar Road South. 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 357 Elgar Road South was lodged in February 2019 at band D and is valid until February 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 357 Elgar Road South. 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 36 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 0DP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
357 Elgar Road South 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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