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78 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8BS

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 78 Hartland Road

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

78 Hartland Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8BS). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It hasn't traded since December 2007, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 170.8% above the 2007 sale of £96,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 55 m² it's 22.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (71 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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

  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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 2)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Sept 2017
EPC improved fromD57toC74
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
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 78 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

78 Hartland Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 78 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8BS

2decisions2extensions6nearby
  1. Nov 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Two storey side extension

    Reference
    PL/02/0732
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£96,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2007Most recent

    £96,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG2 8BS: £178,975 (2021–2007).

On the street

Versus other Hartland Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 78 Hartland Road stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 78 Hartland Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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

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£453k

1 Alandale Close

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1 Downham Court, Shinfield Road

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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

0.1 km

Ambrook Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hartland High School. 24 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 8BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8BS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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 78 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8BS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.