What kind of home is 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ sell for?

1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ last sold for £295,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,000 in February 2009, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2009 and November 2015, 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ rose from £172,000 to £295,000, a change of £123,000. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (1,475 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 85% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 1LJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ in?

1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

Is 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ 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 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is Wilson Primary School (275m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is Wantage Road, 74m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 850m away.

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1 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

137 m²

1475 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Sherwood Street

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

1 Sherwood Street is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (75 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 11 years since the last transfer (November 2015). Across 2009–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 is 21.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

1 Sherwood Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2013from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromF30toE53

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

15%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromE53toD58

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Sherwood Street 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.

1 Sherwood Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£295,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

3 November 2015Most recent
£295,000
+71.5%over 6 years
25 February 2009
£172,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1LJ: £265,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in RG30 1LJ

On the street

Versus other Sherwood Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Sherwood Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,153

Street avg £2,685

Below

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Wantage Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Wilson Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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