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18 Drayton Road, Reading, RG30 2PH

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 18 Drayton Road

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

18 Drayton Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 2PH). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) 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 May 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2013–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £365,000 sits 69.8% above the 2014 sale of £214,950. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in January 2014.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from May 2013
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Drayton Road, Reading, RG30 2PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Drayton Road 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

18 Drayton Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.2% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£214,950

Growth on file: 16.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 January 2014Most recent

    £214,950

    +16.2%

  2. 29 August 2013

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2PH: £470,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Drayton Road homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 18 Drayton Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,687

Street avg £3,340

Below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Drayton Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£362k

1 Colliers Way

RG30 2QS

3 bed1 bath
£322k

1 Connaught Road

RG30 2UD

3 bed1 bath
£432k

1 Drayton Road

RG30 2PH

3 bed2 bath
£270k

1 Ashdene Gardens

RG30 2EP

3 bed
£202k

1 Burrcroft Court

RG30 2ET

3 bed
£304k

1 Belmont Road

RG30 2UT

2 bed1 bath
£300k

1 Albany Road

RG30 2UL

2 bed1 bath
£267k

1 Artillery Mews, Tilehurst Road

RG30 2JN

2 bed
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

Crime

356/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Brisbane Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Ranikhet Academy. 30 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 2PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 2PH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

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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