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12 Beta House, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AR
This 26 square metre property in Reading carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £105,000 in March 2008.
Property Type
1st Floor Flat
Bedrooms
1
Floor Area
26 m²
Council Tax
Band A
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
Off Street Parking
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E40
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2013from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromF25toE40
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion
Hot water system changed
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Jul 2023from Jul 2013
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Hot Water
ImmersionInstantaneous
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
60%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£134,000
How our AI predicts property prices · Accurate to within 10%
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Transaction history
£105,000Latest
Mar 2008Source: HM Land Registry
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Dec 2022
£170,000
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Jul 2022
£170,000
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Apr 2022
£170,000
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Nov 2021
£152,500
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House Price Index
Reading-3.1%
97.0
Feb 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Southcote Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 21 other flats on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,038/£3,117 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 75% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
18 years/14 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 65% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
40 (E)/62 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 19% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
26 m²/40 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 5% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
2.7 t/year/2.8 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
2 rooms/2 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (flats) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
52.5dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
8 months of data for Reading
Total Crimes
34
Monthly Avg
4
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual13(38%)
Public Order5(15%)
Burglary4(12%)
Criminal Damage & Arson3(9%)
Drugs3(9%)
Other Theft3(9%)
Vehicle Crime3(9%)
Recent Incidents
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Walkers Place
Burglary
Nov 2025On or near Rowe Court
Burglary
Nov 2025On or near Rowe Court
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Rowe Court
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Rowe Court
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Rowe Court
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
35 within 3kmP
Battle Primary Academy
412m
5 mins
P
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
429m
5 mins
P
All Saints Junior School
429m
5 mins
S
The WREN School
587m
7 mins
S
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
938m
11 mins
S
River Academy
1.6km
20 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmSouthcote Road
Bus Stop143m
2 mins
Reading West Rail Station
Rail243m
3 mins
Cranbury Road
Bus Stop272m
3 mins
Berkeley Avenue
Bus Stop277m
3 mins
Reading West Station - Tilehurst Road
Bus Stop294m
4 mins
Downshire Square
Bus Stop458m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
65 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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