What type of property is 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ sell for?

1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ last sold for £200,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ located?

1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ show an average of 327 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ is Geoffrey Field Junior School (553m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartland High School (976m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ is Engineers Court, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG2 8UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 sits 58.5% above the 2014 sale of £200,000. On the market in March 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 March 2014Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8UJ: £330,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG2 8UJ

On the street

Versus other Dovecote Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,390

Street avg £4,200

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Engineers Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Geoffrey Field Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

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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 8UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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