What kind of home is Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX?

Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX is a mid-terrace house.

When did Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX last change hands?

Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX last sold for £245,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £185,000 in September 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX?

Across 3 sales between September 2010 and April 2018, Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX rose from £185,000 to £245,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX have?

The current EPC rating for Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX?

Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX use?

The latest EPC at Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX?

Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX is in council tax band C.

Which area is Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX in?

Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

Is Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX in a safe area?

Police records around Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX 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.

What schools are near Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX?

The closest primary school to Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX is Wilson Primary School (559m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (873m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX?

The closest bus stop to Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, RG30 1AX is Portman Road Tesco, 192m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 545m away.

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Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, Reading, RG30 1AX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 3rd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Ashdown House

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

Ashdown House is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1AX). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 63 m² this is the 12th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in Ashdown House, where floor areas span 46–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 24 units on file.

Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£361/sq ft) was about 30% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in April 2018.

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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 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jan 2010

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ashdown House, Flat 9, Battle Square, Reading, RG30 1AX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ashdown House 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.

Ashdown House saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£245,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2018Most recent
£245,000
+14.0%over 3 years
14 November 2014
£215,000
+16.2%over 4 years
23 September 2010
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1AX: £240,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG30 1AX

On the street

Versus other Battle Square homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Ashdown House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,889

Street avg £2,935

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Portman Road Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Wilson Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 1AX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1AX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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Common questions

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