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9 Ashmore Road, Reading, RG2 8AG

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
68 m²
732 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 9 Ashmore Road

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

9 Ashmore Road is a two-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 (September 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£478/sq ft) was about 139.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £350,000 in July 2023.

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
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • ParkingOff street

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from May 2014
EPC improved fromG17toD68
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
77%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Ashmore Road, Reading, RG2 8AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

Latest sale on 9 Ashmore Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£350,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 July 2023Most recent

    £350,000

    +27.3%over 6 years

  2. 9 August 2016

    £275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8AG: £302,000 (2024–2021).

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.

On price per m², 9 Ashmore Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,147

Street avg £3,047

Strongly above

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 bed1 bath
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£344k

1 Denbury Gardens

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3 bed
£406k

1 Corinne Close

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3 bed2 bath
£313k

1 Brybur Close

RG2 8HN

1 bed1 bath
£453k

1 Alandale Close

RG2 8JP

3 bed1 bath

1 Downham Court, Shinfield Road

RG2 8HP

2 bed1 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

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