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3 Valon Road, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LT

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Valon Road

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

3 Valon Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9LT). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer: July 2022 at £335,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. Across 2000–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£404/sq ft) was about 103.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
Before you decide

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2011from Feb 2009
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Ventilation
MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

Feb 2022from Sept 2011
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Valon Road, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Valon Road has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 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 grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£356,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 22 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£335,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 July 2022Most recent

    £335,000

    +19.6%over 5 years
  2. 15 June 2017

    £280,000

    +80.7%over 12 years
  3. 5 August 2004

    £154,950

    +59.8%over 4 years
  4. 3 August 2000

    £96,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9LT: £335,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Valon Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 3 Valon Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,351

Street avg £2,878

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 78 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Valon Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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
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.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 4 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 9LT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9LT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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 3 Valon Road, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.