What kind of home is 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP?

33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP last change hands?

33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP last sold for £176,000 in September 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £82,000 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and September 2021, 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP rose from £82,000 to £176,000, a change of £94,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP?

The current EPC rating for 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP?

33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP use?

The latest EPC at 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP?

33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP in?

33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP in a safe area?

Police records around 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP?

The closest primary school to 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP is Whiteknights Primary School (375m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartland High School (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP?

The closest bus stop to 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, RG2 8HP is Downham Court, 53m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 33 Downham Court

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

33 Downham Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG2 8HP). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 54 m² this is the 25th 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 bottom.

Across 2000–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 is 15.9% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 47.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2021 for £176,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2020

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromF23toE51

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Downham Court, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

33 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£176,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

12 September 2021Most recent
£176,000
+114.6%over 21 years
26 April 2000
£82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8HP: £190,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in RG2 8HP

On the street

Versus other Shinfield Road homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

33 Downham Court is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,259

Street avg £2,843

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 52 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 8HP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8HP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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