288a, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1AD
About 288a
288a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1AD). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 50 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–109 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs).
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
288a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
288a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£211,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 RG30 1AD: £267,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in RG30 1AD
Versus other Oxford Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 288a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 58 (D)
Floor Area
50 m²
Street avg 55 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Beresford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Battle Primary Academy. 32 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB