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174 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 174 Whitley Wood Road

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

174 Whitley Wood Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 is 42.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 74.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in February 2019.

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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 174 Whitley Wood 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 2)
Oct 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Sept 2018
EPC improved fromG18toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 174 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 174 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ

2decisions2extensions6documents6nearby
  1. Jun 2019
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Proposed single and part 2 storey rear extension and summer house / Garden store

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/19/0401
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

174 Whitley Wood Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 February 2019Most recent

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8LQ: £160,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Whitley Wood Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 174 Whitley Wood Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,267

Street avg £2,861

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 174 Whitley Wood 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

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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
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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

Woodside Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Geoffrey Field Junior School. 17 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 8LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8LQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

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 174 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.