5 Lincoln Road, Reading, RG2 0EX
About 5 Lincoln Road
5 Lincoln Road is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 0EX). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
It hasn't traded since January 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 sits 112% above the 2003 sale of £149,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 21% below the postcode norm. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms2
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Jul 2022
EPC Rating
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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.
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Planning history
5 Lincoln 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
5 Lincoln Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£317,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.7% per year over 1 year.
£149,500
Growth on file: 10.7% per year over 1 year.
Sales timeline
23 January 2003Most recent
£149,500
+10.7%23 October 2002
£135,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0EX: £315,000 (2024–2022).
Versus other Lincoln Road homes
On years held, 5 Lincoln Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,801
Street avg £2,805
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Elgar Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 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
50.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.7dB







