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7 Swainstone Road, Reading, RG2 0DX

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
94 m²
1012 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 7 Swainstone Road

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

7 Swainstone Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0DX). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 sits 65.7% above the 2011 sale of £210,000. Last sold in September 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingAllocated
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Swainstone Road

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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)
Jul 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 July 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from May 2011
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
36%92%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property was built before 1919 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 7 Swainstone Road, Reading, RG2 0DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Swainstone 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.

7 Swainstone Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 September 2011Most recent

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0DX: £372,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Swainstone Road homes

Four headline reads against 55 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Swainstone Road is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£2,234

Street avg £2,663

Below

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Swainstone 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
£389k

1 Mellor Walk

RG2 0AQ

3 bed1 bath
£280k

1 Elizabeth Walk

RG2 0AN

3 bed
£350k

1 Hilbre Walk

RG2 0GD

2 bed1 bath
£392k

1 Essex Street

RG2 0EH

4 bed4 bath
£472k

1 Lindisfarne Way

RG2 0GS

4 bed2 bath
£237k

1 Avenue Heights, Basingstoke Road

RG2 0EP

2 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

0.1 km

Christchurch Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 39 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 0DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 0DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.2dB

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 7 Swainstone Road, Reading, RG2 0DX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.