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21 Beta House, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AR

Estimated value

£162,000

  • Since the 2008 sale (£140,000)+16%
  • Against RG30 2AR's recent median (£170,000)-5%

Newest record on this page: February 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 03
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£162,000

  • Against its 2008 sale (£140,000)+16%
  • Against RG30 2AR's recent median (£170,000)-5%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 21 Beta House is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 2AR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    46 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2023

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2008

  • Recent sales in RG30 2AR

    5 sales, median £170,000 (2024–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Sales timeline

  1. 30 January 2008Most recent

    £140,000

    +41.4%over 2 years

  2. 21 September 2005

    £99,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2AR: £170,000 (2024–2022).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 21 Beta House, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 21 Beta House

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

21 Beta House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 2AR). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 46 m² this is the 15th smallest of 22 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–51 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since January 2008, 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. At 46 m² it's 17.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (39 m² median across 21 EPCs). Across 2005–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 is 15.7% above the 2008 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£283/sq ft) was about 16.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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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 3)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromG8toD59
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof
Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Jul 2023from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC71
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Beta House, Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Beta House has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Southcote Road homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

21 Beta House outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,043

Street avg £3,088

Below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par
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

356/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Southcote Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Battle Primary Academy. 35 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Battle Primary AcademyPrimary412m
  • All Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolPrimary429m
  • All Saints Junior SchoolPrimary429m
  • The WREN SchoolSecondary587m

Nearest stops

  • Southcote RoadBus stop143m
  • Reading West Rail StationRailway station243m
  • Southcote RoadBus stop264m
  • Cranbury RoadBus stop272m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,080 reports42%
  • Anti-social Behaviour603 reports12%
  • Other Theft384 reports8%
  • Public Order384 reports8%

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 2AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 2AR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Mid 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Comparables

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 21 Beta House is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 2AR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 21 Beta House. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 21 Beta House was lodged in July 2023 at band C and is valid until July 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 21 Beta House. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG30 2AR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
21 Beta House is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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