56 Curzon Street, Reading, RG30 1DA
About 56 Curzon Street
56 Curzon Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1DA). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2017) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.
Across 2005–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £351,000 is 17.8% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£326/sq ft) was about 58.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 January 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
56 Curzon 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
56 Curzon Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£351,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 12 years.
£298,000
Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 12 years.
Sales timeline
26 April 2017Most recent
£298,000
+31.0%over 9 months12 July 2016
£227,500
+46.8%over 11 years11 July 2005
£155,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1DA: £311,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in RG30 1DA
Versus other Curzon Street homes
Price per m²
£3,506
Street avg £2,838
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 93 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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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
0.1 km
Beresford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Battle Primary Academy. 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
50.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB







