What kind of home is 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ last change hands?

29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ last sold for £187,000 in August 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

The current EPC rating for 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 1LJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ use?

The latest EPC at 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ in?

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

What is crime like near 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

Police records around 29 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 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

The closest primary school to 29 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 transport links are near 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ?

The closest bus stop to 29 Sherwood Street, RG30 1LJ is Wantage Road, 74m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 850m away.

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29 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 29 Sherwood Street

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

29 Sherwood Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since August 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 65.2% above the 2007 sale of £187,000.

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 gardenRear

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£187,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 August 2007Most recent
£187,000

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.

Years Held for 29 Sherwood Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,253

Street avg £2,680

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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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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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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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