19 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH
About 19 Essex Street
19 Essex Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0EH). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in March 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £372,000 sits 155.7% above the 2002 sale of £145,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£135/sq ft) was about 19.6% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Fuel source changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
19 Essex Street 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.
Sales history & valuation
19 Essex Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£372,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£145,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
22 March 2002Most recent
£145,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0EH: £310,000 (2024–2023).
Versus other Essex Street homes
On epc rating, 19 Essex Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,455
Street avg £2,446
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Whitley Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 38 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB