What type of property is 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL?

26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL?

26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL last sold for £249,995 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL?

26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 1AL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL?

26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL is in council tax band E.

Where is 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL located?

26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

Is 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL?

The closest primary school to 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL is Wilson Primary School (522m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (900m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL?

The closest bus stop to 26 Battle Square, RG30 1AL is Portman Road Tesco, 195m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 583m away.

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26 Battle Square, Reading, RG30 1AL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 26 Battle Square

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

26 Battle Square is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Other recorded features include a balcony.

Today's modelled estimate of £402,000 sits 60.8% above the 2012 sale of £249,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 29.3% below the postcode norm. Last sold in June 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

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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 4)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Mar 2012

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Apr 2022from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromB85toC79

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Battle Square, Reading, RG30 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Battle Square 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

26 Battle Square valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£249,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 June 2012Most recent
£249,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1AL: £400,599 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG30 1AL

On the street

Versus other Battle Square homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Battle Square outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,294

Street avg £3,393

Strongly below

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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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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1 Fulmead Road

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1 Battle Place

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2 bed1 bath

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Portman Road Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wilson Primary School. 31 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 RG30 1AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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