17 Surrey Road, Reading, RG2 0EU
About 17 Surrey Road
17 Surrey Road is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0EU). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2006–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 is 30.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£345/sq ft) was about 76.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Floor insulation added or improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
17 Surrey 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.
Sales history & valuation
17 Surrey Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£358,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 10 years.
£275,000
Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
8 October 2015Most recent
£275,000
+71.9%over 9 years23 March 2006
£160,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0EU: £330,000 (2025–2023).
Versus other Surrey Road homes
17 Surrey Road outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,716
Street avg £2,759
Floor Area
74 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Elgar Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
The Palmer Primary Academy. 37 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
50.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.4dB







