21 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ
About 21 Sherwood Street
21 Sherwood Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 785 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2011) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). The latest certificate is from November 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 1999–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £291,000 sits 76.4% above the 2012 sale of £165,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.
Energy performance
21 Sherwood Street's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Nov 2021
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
21 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
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£291,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 13 years.
£165,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
8 February 2012Most recent
£165,000
+17.9%over 2 years27 August 2009
£140,000
+97.2%over 10 years27 May 1999
£71,000
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 21 Sherwood Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,262
Street avg £2,680
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 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







