What type of property is 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP?

59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP sell for?

59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP last sold for £245,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP?

The current EPC rating for 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP?

59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP heated?

The latest EPC at 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP?

59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP located?

59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

What is crime like near 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP?

Police records around 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP show an average of 356 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP?

The closest primary school to 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP is Battle Primary Academy (249m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The WREN School (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP?

The closest bus stop to 59 Elm Park Road, RG30 2TP is Beresford Road, 124m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 407m away.

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59 Elm Park Road, Reading, RG30 2TP

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 59 Elm Park Road

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

59 Elm Park Road is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 2TP). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £245,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £300,000 is 22.4% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 58.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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)

Sept 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 September 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from Jun 2024

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Windows

Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59 Elm Park Road, Reading, RG30 2TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59 Elm Park Road has no planning applications on record.

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.

59 Elm Park Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£300,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£245,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 March 2025Most recent
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2TP: £335,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG30 2TP

On the street

Versus other Elm Park Road homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 59 Elm Park Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,603

Street avg £3,378

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Cranbury Road

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1 Artillery Mews, Tilehurst Road

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1 Bayeux Court, Connaught Road

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2 bed2 bath

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

Beresford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Battle Primary Academy. 32 schools nearby.

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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 2TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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