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About 5 Driftway Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Driftway Close is a property in Lower Earley, Reading, Reading (RG6 4BW). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (42–83 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Sale prices here have outpaced Reading HPI: 6.1% per year against 0% for the wider region. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 88.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 11 years since the last transfer (January 2015).
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
5 Driftway Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£200,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 14 years.
Last sold (2015)
£186,000
Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Driftway Close homes
Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
5 Driftway Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£4,429
Street avg £3,149
Floor Area
42 m²
Street avg 44 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 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
Doddington Close — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG6 4BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.8dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 47 points of interest in total.
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