Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
471 473, Flat B, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF
Extendable4 planning records
Estimated value
£181,000
- Since the 2015 sale (£148,000)+22%
- Against RG30 1HF's recent median (£275,000)-34%
Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£181,000
- Against its 2015 sale (£148,000)+22%
- Against RG30 1HF's recent median (£275,000)-34%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 471 473 is modelled from its 57 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 1HF. 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
57 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2015
Recent sales in RG30 1HF
5 sales, median £275,000 (2025–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 4 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
471 473 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
5 July 2015Most recent
£148,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1HF: £275,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in RG30 1HF
471 473, Flat D, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF
Sold Nov 2025
£100,000511 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF
Sold May 2024
£320,000471 473, Flat F, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF
Sold Dec 2021
£152,000491 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF
Sold Nov 2021
£372,500509 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF
Sold Nov 2019
£260,000
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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About 471 473
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
471 473 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 1HF). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 73). 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. At 57 m² this is the 5th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in 471 473, where floor areas span 42–64 m². Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
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. At 57 m² it's 18.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (48 m² median across 29 EPCs). On the market in July 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £181,000 is 22.3% above the 2015 sale price.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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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 6)
May 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 May 2034
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
Jul 2013from May 2013
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Very PoorAverage
Window efficiency improved
Jun 2023from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD65toC73
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
May 2024from Jun 2023
Walls
PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 471 473, Flat B, 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 B, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HF
4decisions25documents3nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
- Sept 2013Change of UseOutlineOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- SubdivisionAug 2016Decision
- SubdivisionAug 2016Decision
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Versus other Oxford Road homes
Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
471 473 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,596
Street avg £3,081
Floor Area
57 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
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
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.
Nearest schools
- Wilson Primary SchoolPrimary283m
- Battle Primary AcademyPrimary410m
- Oxford Road Community SchoolPrimary889m
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolPrimary996m
Nearest stops
- West Village - TescoBus stop158m
- Wantage RoadBus stop186m
- Beresford RoadBus stop335m
- Brock GardensBus stop391m
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.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 471 473 is modelled from its 57 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 1HF. 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 471 473. 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 471 473 was lodged in May 2024 at band C and is valid until May 2034. 6 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 471 473. 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 1HF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 471 473 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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