56a, Flat 3, Prince Of Wales Avenue, Reading, RG30 2UH
About 56a
56a is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 2UH). It has a recorded floor area of 34 m² (around 366 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 34 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 56a, where floor areas span 28–42 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C across 4 units on file.
At 34 m² it sits well below the postcode median (76 m² across 50 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
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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
56a is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
57 (D)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
34 m²
Street avg 44 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 2.9 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







