28 Audley Street, Reading, RG30 1BP
About 28 Audley Street
28 Audley Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 41 m² this is the 5th smallest of 33 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–93 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 33 units on file.
Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 is 34.3% below the 2025 sale of £280,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£634/sq ft) was about 257.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. A recent sale: £280,000 in March 2025. At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 32 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 February 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
28 Audley Street 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
£184,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£280,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 March 2025Most recent
£280,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1BP: £335,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in RG30 1BP
Versus other Audley Street homes
On epc rating, 28 Audley Street runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
63 (D)
Street avg 69 (C)
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 37 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
356/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Oxford Road Community School. 33 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
50.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB







