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153a, Flat 2, Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
40 m²
431 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 53
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 153a

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

153a is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8PW). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 57). The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 40 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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.

153a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Apr 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E53
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ESolid (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 153a, Flat 2, Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

153a 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.

153a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£171,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8PW: £412,000 (2025–2024).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 153a

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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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153a, Flat 1, Whitley Wood Lane

RG2 8PW

Flat
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

Spencer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 8PW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8PW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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 153a, Flat 2, Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.