15 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ
About 15 Sherwood Street
15 Sherwood Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Across 2008–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 is 12.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 72.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
15 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.
Sales history & valuation
15 Sherwood Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£277,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 8 years.
£246,000
Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
29 March 2016Most recent
£246,000
+35.9%over 8 years13 March 2008
£181,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1LJ: £265,000 (2022–2017).
Nearby sales in RG30 1LJ
Versus other Sherwood Street homes
CO₂ Emissions for 15 Sherwood Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,465
Street avg £2,622
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB







