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23 Drayton Road, Reading, RG30 2PH

Extendable5 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Drayton Road

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

23 Drayton Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 2PH). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

10 years since the last transfer (August 2016). Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £429,000 is 20.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£402/sq ft) was about 78.8% 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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Drayton Road

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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 2)
Oct 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Mar 2016
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Drayton Road, Reading, RG30 2PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

Price for 23 Drayton Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£429,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 20 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£355,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 August 2016Most recent

    £355,000

    +42.9%over 6 years

  2. 8 October 2009

    £248,500

    +25.8%over 5 years

  3. 17 December 2003

    £197,500

    +29.1%over 2 years

  4. 26 April 2001

    £153,000

    +125.0%over 5 years

  5. 29 February 1996

    £68,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2PH: £400,000 (2024–2022).

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 price per m², 23 Drayton Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,329

Street avg £3,240

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 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 · 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£431k

1 Drayton Road

RG30 2PH

3 bed2 bath
£376k

1 Colliers Way

RG30 2QS

3 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Connaught Road

RG30 2UD

3 bed1 bath
£270k

1 Ashdene Gardens

RG30 2EP

3 bed
£235k

1 Burrcroft Court

RG30 2ET

3 bed
£300k

1 Albany Road

RG30 2UL

2 bed1 bath
£299k

1 Belmont Road

RG30 2UT

2 bed1 bath
£264k

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

4/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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Drayton Road, Reading, RG30 2PH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.