Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
69 71, Flat 1, Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG
4 planning records
Estimated value
£436,000
- Since the 2000 sale (£300,000)+45%
- Against RG2 0EG's recent median (£200,000)+118%
Newest record on this page: August 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Floor area
30 m²
323 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£436,000
- Against its 2000 sale (£300,000)+45%
- Against RG2 0EG's recent median (£200,000)+118%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 69 71 is modelled from its 30 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0EG. 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
30 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2000
Recent sales in RG2 0EG
5 sales, median £200,000 (2024–2011)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 4 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
69 71 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
11 February 2000Most recent
£300,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0EG: £200,000 (2024–2011).
Nearby sales in RG2 0EG
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 69 71, Flat 1, Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG. 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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About 69 71
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
69 71 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 0EG). It has a recorded floor area of 30 m² (around 323 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 30 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 69 71, where floor areas span 27–34 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.
It hasn't traded since February 2000, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. At 30 m² it sits well below the postcode median (48 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £436,000 is 45.3% above the 2000 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£929/sq ft) was about 277.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 June 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2014from Mar 2013
EPC improved fromD67toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsThermostat
Heating controls changed
Low Energy Lighting
25%0%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jun 2023from Jun 2014
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 69 71, Flat 1, Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
69 71 has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
4 applications on record at 69 71, Flat 1, Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG
4decisions22documents14nearby
- Mar 2016FullOutcome in report
Installation of an ATM
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- PL/16/0015
- More recent applications — locked
- AdvertisingMar 2016Decision
- AdvertisingMar 2016Decision
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Versus other Whitley Street homes
Four headline reads against 34 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 69 71 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£10,000
Street avg £4,062
Floor Area
30 m²
Street avg 65 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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.
Crime
327/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Whitley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 38 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary293m
- The Palmer Primary AcademyPrimary562m
- Kendrick SchoolSecondary644m
- Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary662m
Nearest stops
- Whitley StreetBus stop37m
- Glebe RoadBus stop166m
- Morgan RoadBus stop220m
- Christchurch GardensBus stop267m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,694 reports37%
- Shoplifting638 reports14%
- Anti-social Behaviour466 reports10%
- Other Theft373 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 0EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-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.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 69 71 is modelled from its 30 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0EG. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 69 71. 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 69 71 was lodged in June 2023 at band C and is valid until June 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 69 71. 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 38 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 0EG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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