21 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HP
About 21 Downham Court
21 Downham Court is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG2 8HP). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 55 m² this is the 30th smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–62 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 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 Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 40.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
21 Downham Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Roof insulation improved
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
21 Downham Court has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
21 Downham Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.
£172,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 19 years.
£170,000
Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
4 October 2017Most recent
£170,000
+26.9%over 10 years30 May 2007
£134,000
+15.5%over 4 years5 May 2003
£116,000
+93.5%over 4 years14 September 1998
£59,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8HP: £176,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in RG2 8HP
9 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HP
Sold Apr 2024
£170,0008 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HP
Sold Jan 2024
£175,00033 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HP
Sold Sept 2021
£176,0004 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HP
Sold Aug 2021
£190,00013 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HP
Sold Jul 2021
£200,000
Versus other Shinfield Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 21 Downham Court stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,091
Street avg £2,848
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 52 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Downham Court — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Whiteknights Primary School. 26 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
50.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB







