What kind of home is 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG?

520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG last change hands?

520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG last sold for £275,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG?

The current EPC rating for 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG?

520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft). That makes it about 240% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 1EG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG use?

The latest EPC at 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG?

520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG in?

520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG?

Police records around 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG 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 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG?

The closest primary school to 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG is Wilson Primary School (253m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG?

The closest bus stop to 520 Oxford Road, RG30 1EG is Brock Gardens, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 988m away.

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520 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EG

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 520 Oxford Road

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

520 Oxford Road is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1EG). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (39 m² across 75 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 is 30.2% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £275,000.

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Feb 2024

EPC improved fromD60toC69

Windows

Mostly DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 520 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

520 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

520 Oxford Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 October 2024Most recent
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1EG: £3,415,550 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG30 1EG

On the street

Versus other Oxford Road homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 520 Oxford Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,311

Street avg £3,635

Strongly below

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brock Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1EG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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