Flat 3, 22 Cintra Avenue, Reading, RG2 7AU
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 7AU). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 61 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (61–106 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (70 versus a worst of 62). Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good.
At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (143 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £212,000 — fresh data. Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 16.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- ParkingYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Flat 3 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 June 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 3 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 3 saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£207,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.9% per year over 9 years.
£212,000
Growth on file: -0.9% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
9 February 2026Most recent
£212,000
-7.8%over 5 years25 June 2020
£230,000
13 October 2016
£229,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 7AU: £850,000 (2026–2017).
Nearby sales in RG2 7AU
Versus other Cintra Avenue homes
Flat 3 is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£3,475
Street avg £3,366
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
327/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Vicarage Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
The Palmer Primary Academy. 35 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
50.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.3dB







