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22 Valentia Road, Reading, RG30 1DH

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 22 Valentia Road

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

22 Valentia Road is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1DH). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2024 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 is 26.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 55.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £251,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from May 2024
EPC improved fromG19toC73
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
WoodGas

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Valentia Road, Reading, RG30 1DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Valentia Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

22 Valentia Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£251,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 July 2024Most recent

    £251,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1DH: £269,950 (2023–2018).

On the street

Versus other Valentia Road homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 22 Valentia Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,260

Street avg £2,701

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 22 Valentia Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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

West Village - Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Battle Primary Academy. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 1DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 22 Valentia Road, Reading, RG30 1DH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.