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About 252 London Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
252 London Road is a semi-detached house in Earley, Reading, Reading (RG6 1AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 187 m² (around 2013 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.
Sale prices here have outpaced Reading HPI: 2% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £648,000 sits 75.1% above the 2014 sale of £370,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£184/sq ft) was about 22.5% below the postcode norm. At 187 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.
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 3)
Aug 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 252 London Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 1AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
- Jul 2015ConditionsReplied
Approval for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning consent F/2015/0347( decision date 7/4/2015): 4) Details of Bin Store area 5) Landscaping Scheme 6) Protection of Trees
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
252 London Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£648,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 11 years.
Last sold (2014)
£370,000
Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 11 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other London Road homes
Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 252 London Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,979
Street avg £2,820
Floor Area
187 m²
Street avg 120 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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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.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Shepherds House Lane — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG6 1AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.3dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 57 points of interest in total.
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