Skip to content

20 Thornton Mews, Reading, RG30 1LW

2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 20 Thornton Mews

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

20 Thornton Mews is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1LW). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 92 m² the property is well over the postcode median (65 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 is 29.3% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 36.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £239,000 in April 2020.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Thornton Mews

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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 2)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Sept 2019
EPC improved fromD66toC72
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CLow flood risk

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Thornton Mews, Reading, RG30 1LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Thornton Mews has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 20 Thornton Mews, Reading, RG30 1LW

2decisions2extensions6documents3nearby
  1. Dec 2020
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey side extension to replace existing garage to provide additional living space.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    200632
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

Unlock 20 Thornton Mews, Reading, RG30 1LW's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 20 Thornton Mews was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£239,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 April 2020Most recent

    £239,000

    +100.8%over 17 years
  2. 30 May 2002

    £119,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1LW: £207,000 (2024–2009).

On the street

Versus other Thornton Mews homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 20 Thornton Mews stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,598

Street avg £2,150

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 68 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Thornton Mews

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Wantage Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wilson Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 1LW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Thornton Mews, Reading, RG30 1LW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.