56a, Flat 2, Prince Of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UH
About 56a
56a is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 2UH). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 56a (28–42 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 50 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
56a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
56a 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
56a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£134,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 2UH: £300,000 (2024–2023).
Nearby sales in RG30 2UH
21 Prince Of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UH
Sold Dec 2024
£87,00029 Prince Of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UH
Sold Oct 2024
£325,000Flat 1, 56 Prince Of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UH
Sold Jan 2024
£145,00058 Prince Of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UH
Sold Oct 2023
£333,50034 Prince Of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UH
Sold Jun 2023
£300,000
Versus other Prince Of Wales Avenue homes
Floor Area for 56a lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
69 (C)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
28 m²
Street avg 44 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
0.2 km
Beresford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 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.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.7dB