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540 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EG

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
1
From EPC
Floor area
14 m²
151 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 540 Oxford Road

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

540 Oxford Road is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1EG). It has a recorded floor area of 14 m² (around 151 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 14 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (14–119 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 76 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 94.7% below the 2024 sale of £3,415,550, 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 (£22,665/sq ft) was about 9533.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £3,415,550 — fresh data. At 14 m² it sits well below the postcode median (46 m² across 75 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

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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.

540 Oxford Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 11)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
75%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2013from Sept 2013
Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jun 2017from Sept 2013
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Dec 2020from Jun 2017
EPC improved fromC73toD66
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2020from Dec 2020
EPC improved fromD66toE48
Feb 2022from Dec 2020
EPC improved fromE48toC69
Heating System
CommunityStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
CommunityInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2024from Feb 2022
Heating System
Storage HeatersCommunity

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
InstantaneousCommunity

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
40%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2024from Jul 2024
Main Fuel
CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Feb 2025from Jul 2024
Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 540 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 540 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EG

2decisions3nearby
  1. Mar 2002
    New BuildAmendment
    Outcome in report

    5 bedsits

    Reference
    PL/02/1271
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. New BuildDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£3,415,550

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 December 2024Most recent

    £3,415,550

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1EG: £325,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Oxford Road homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 540 Oxford Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£243,968

Street avg £42,678

Strongly above

Floor Area

14 m²

Street avg 30 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 540 Oxford 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

0.1 km

Brock Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wilson Primary School. 30 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 1EG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 1EG

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 540 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.