71b, Elm Park Road, Reading, RG30 2TP
About 71b
71b is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG30 2TP). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 75 m² this is the 40th smallest of 54 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 50). The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since May 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £515,000 is 14.4% above the 2002 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£557/sq ft) was about 164.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
71b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
71b 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.
Sales history & valuation
71b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£515,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£450,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 May 2002Most recent
£450,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2TP: £335,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in RG30 2TP
Versus other Elm Park Road homes
EPC Rating for 71b runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£6,000
Street avg £23,645
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 43 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 t/year
Street avg 1.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB







