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57a, Flat 1, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RT

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 57a

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

57a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 2RT). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 39 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Everything you need to know about 57a

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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)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Aug 2021
EPC improved fromE46toC78
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 57a, Flat 1, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

57a 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.

57a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£182,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2RT: £315,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Wilson Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 57a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 43 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 57a

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.
£181k

1b, Flat 5, Connaught Road

RG30 2UD

Flat
£193k

1a, Flat 2, Elm Park Road

RG30 2TP

Flat
£171k

57a, Flat 2, Wilson Road

RG30 2RT

Flat
£169k

1a, Flat 1, Elm Park Road

RG30 2TP

Flat
£169k

1a, Flat 4, Elm Park Road

RG30 2TP

Flat
£196k

212a, Flat B, Tilehurst Road

RG30 2LY

Flat
£165k

1a, Flat 5, Elm Park Road

RG30 2TP

Flat
£164k

1a, Flat 3, Elm Park Road

RG30 2TP

Flat
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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Wantage Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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 57a, Flat 1, Wilson Road, Reading, RG30 2RT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.