What type of property is 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ?

53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ?

53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ last sold for £290,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £276,500 in February 2017, so prices have been flat over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2017 and September 2021, 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ rose from £276,500 to £290,000, a change of £13,500. That works out to roughly +1% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ?

The current EPC rating for 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ?

53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ?

53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ located?

53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ?

Police records around 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ 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 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ?

The closest primary school to 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ is Katesgrove Primary School (270m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (735m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ?

The closest bus stop to 53 Elgar Road, RG2 0DQ is Katesgrove Lane, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 53 Elgar Road

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

53 Elgar Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0DQ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2017–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 is 13.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 68.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2021 for £290,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

25%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Elgar Road 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£329,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.0% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£290,000

Growth on file: 1.0% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2021Most recent
£290,000
+4.9%over 4 years
10 February 2017
£276,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0DQ: £327,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in RG2 0DQ

On the street

Versus other Elgar Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,580

Street avg £2,823

On par

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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

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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

0.2 km

Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0DQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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