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742 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EH

2 planning records

Estimated value

£239,000

  • Since the 2007 sale (£165,000)+45%
  • Against RG30 1EH's recent median (£220,000)+9%

Newest record on this page: April 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£239,000

  • Against its 2007 sale (£165,000)+45%
  • Against RG30 1EH's recent median (£220,000)+9%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 742 Oxford Road is modelled from its 45 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 1EH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    45 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2020

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007

  • Recent sales in RG30 1EH

    5 sales, median £220,000 (2022–2019)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: April 2022Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 August 2007Most recent

    £165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1EH: £220,000 (2022–2019).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 742 Oxford Road

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

742 Oxford Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1EH). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 8th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2019. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

It hasn't traded since August 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 44.8% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£341/sq ft) was about 18.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 October 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Mar 2019
EPC improved fromD56toE49
Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2020from Oct 2020
EPC improved fromE49toD64
Main Fuel
CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Windows
SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
75%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 742 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 742 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EH

2decisions6documents3nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Aug 2013
    Amendment
    Outcome in report

    Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of property as two flats

    Retrospective
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/13/0913
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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On the street

Versus other Oxford Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 742 Oxford Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,667

Street avg £4,870

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Below
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.
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Crime

356/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pond House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Wilson Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Wilson Primary SchoolPrimary449m
  • Ranikhet AcademyPrimary782m
  • Battle Primary AcademyPrimary906m
  • English Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km

Nearest stops

  • Pond HouseBus stop57m
  • Pond HouseBus stop148m
  • Brock GardensBus stop195m
  • Bridgewater CloseBus stop206m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,080 reports42%
  • Anti-social Behaviour603 reports12%
  • Other Theft384 reports8%
  • Public Order384 reports8%

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 742 Oxford Road is modelled from its 45 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 1EH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 742 Oxford Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 742 Oxford Road was lodged in October 2020 at band D and is valid until October 2030. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 742 Oxford Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 30 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG30 1EH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
742 Oxford Road is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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