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2 Axbridge Road, Reading, RG2 7NS

EPC A
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 92
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Axbridge Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Axbridge Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 7NS). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) returns an A (score 92), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in September 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 28.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£366/sq ft) was about 79.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £280,000 in September 2019.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Axbridge Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
A92
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Sept 2016
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%91%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from May 2026
EPC improved fromD56toA92
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Axbridge Road, Reading, RG2 7NS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Axbridge Road has no planning applications on record.

12

But the area is active

12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Axbridge Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£280,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 September 2019Most recent

    £280,000

    +9.8%over 2 years

  2. 12 December 2016

    £255,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 7NS: £148,000 (2023–2006).

On the street

Versus other Axbridge Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 2 Axbridge Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,944

Street avg £2,980

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Axbridge Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£377k

1 Axbridge Road

RG2 7NS

2 bed1 bath
£379k

1 Cintra Close

RG2 7AL

2 bed
£327k

1 Cornwood Gardens

RG2 7LE

2 bed
£374k

1 Barnsdale Road

RG2 7JJ

3 bed1 bath
£337k

1 Blagdon Road

RG2 7NR

3 bed
£384k

1 Bigbury Gardens

RG2 7LD

3 bed1 bath
£395k

1 Corbridge Road

RG2 7TX

3 bed
£399k

1 Cintra View, Northumberland Avenue

RG2 7QU

3 bed2 bath
Area

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.
Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Callington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 7NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 7NS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 7NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Axbridge Road, Reading, RG2 7NS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.