What type of property is 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP last change hands?

357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP last sold for £179,950 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £173,500 in July 2004, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and April 2012, 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP rose from £173,500 to £179,950, a change of £6,450. That works out to roughly +0.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP have?

The current EPC rating for 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP heated?

The latest EPC at 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP have?

357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in April 2015. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP is in council tax band C.

Where is 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP located?

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

What is crime like near 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

Police records around 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

The closest primary school to 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP is The Palmer Primary Academy (164m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Reading Girls' School (642m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

The closest bus stop to 357 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP is Elgar Road, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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357 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0DP

2 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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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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

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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

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

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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

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
More recent applications — locked
HMOApr 2015Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£179,950

Growth on file: 0.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

15 April 2012Most recent
£179,950
+3.7%over 7 years
15 July 2004
£173,500

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

Nearby sales in RG2 0DP

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady 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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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