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31 Connaught Road, Reading, RG30 2UD

Extendable
Property type
Detached
Floor mid floor
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Overview

About 31 Connaught Road

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

31 Connaught Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG30 2UD). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2019) 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 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. At 58 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 38 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–110 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 38 units on file. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2012–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £305,000 is 48.8% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£328/sq ft) was about 67.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in August 2014. At 58 m² it's 22.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 37 EPCs).

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Connaught 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)
Jun 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from May 2011
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Connaught Road, Reading, RG30 2UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Connaught 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.

31 Connaught Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£305,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.3% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£205,000

Growth on file: 13.3% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 August 2014Most recent

    £205,000

    +36.7%over 2 years
  2. 3 February 2012

    £149,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2UD: £270,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Connaught Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,534

Street avg £3,159

On par

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

On par

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 7 years

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Connaught 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
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.

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

0.3 km

Battle Primary Academy. 32 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 2UD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 2UD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2UD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

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 31 Connaught Road, Reading, RG30 2UD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.