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3 Ashmore Road, Reading, RG2 8AG

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Ashmore Road

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

3 Ashmore Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8AG). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

Across 2005–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 sits 80% above the 2013 sale of £180,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 19% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in July 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Ashmore Road

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2011from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromE40toF29
Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Glazing
Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Mar 2013from Apr 2011
EPC improved fromF29toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2025from Mar 2013
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Ashmore Road, Reading, RG2 8AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Ashmore Road has no planning applications on record.

6

But the area is active

6 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.

3 Ashmore Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£180,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 July 2013Most recent

    £180,000

    +31.4%over 8 years
  2. 31 January 2005

    £137,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8AG: £313,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Ashmore Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 3 Ashmore Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,647

Street avg £3,186

Below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Ashmore Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £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
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ambrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hartland High 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 8AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8AG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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 3 Ashmore Road, Reading, RG2 8AG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.