508 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EF
About 508 Oxford Road
508 Oxford Road is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1EF). It has a recorded floor area of 12 m² (around 129 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 12 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (12–113 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good.
Across 1999–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 91.9% below the 2024 sale of £3,415,550, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£26,443/sq ft) was about 16666.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. A recent sale: £3,415,550 in December 2024. At 12 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
508 Oxford Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls changed
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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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.
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Planning history
508 Oxford Road 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
Latest sale on 508 Oxford Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£275,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.1% per year over 25 years.
£3,415,550
Growth on file: 16.1% per year over 25 years.
Sales timeline
19 December 2024Most recent
£3,415,550
+1797.5%over 19 years31 May 2005
£180,000
+24.1%over 1 year27 June 2003
£145,000
+86.0%over 3 years29 July 1999
£77,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1EF: £240,000 (2025–2015).
Versus other Oxford Road homes
On floor area, 508 Oxford Road runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
73 (C)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
12 m²
Street avg 33 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Wantage Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Wilson Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
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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
39.6dB