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471 473, Flat A, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
42 m²
452 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 471 473

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

471 473 is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 1HF). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Today's modelled estimate of £282,000 is 27.7% below the 2002 sale of £390,000, 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 (£863/sq ft) was about 291.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Held since November 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 22)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from May 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

May 2013from May 2013
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

May 2013from May 2013
EPC improved fromD66toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

May 2013from May 2013
EPC improved fromC74toD64
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

May 2013from May 2013
Main Fuel
GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

May 2013from May 2013
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Jul 2013from May 2013
EPC improved fromD61toC69
Main Fuel
CommunityGas

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Glazing
Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Jul 2013from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromC69toD65
Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Aug 2013from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD66toC71
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Dec 2013from Aug 2013
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Insulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Sept 2016from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromC75toD68
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2023from Sept 2016
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Jun 2023
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

May 2024from Mar 2024
Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Aug 2024from May 2024
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraFlatEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 471 473, Flat A, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

4 applications on record at 471 473, Flat A, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF

4decisions25documents3nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Sept 2013
    Change of UseOutline
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of ground floor from Class B1(a) (offices) to C3 (dwellinghouses) to comprise 1 x 1 bed flat.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/13/0961
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision
  4. SubdivisionDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

Unlock 471 473, Flat A, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

471 473 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£282,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£390,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 November 2002Most recent

    £390,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1HF: £275,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Oxford Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

471 473 outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£9,286

Street avg £2,482

Strongly above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 471 473

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

Pick your report · from £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
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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Flat
£234k

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Flat2 bed2 bath
£230k

24 28, Flat 3, Chester Street

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Flat
£221k

Ashdown House, Flat 15, Battle Square

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£214k

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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

356/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West Village - Tesco — 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 1HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 1HF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1HF

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 471 473, Flat A, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.