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About 7 Collins Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
7 Collins Drive is a property in Earley, Reading, Reading (RG6 5AE). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. At 47 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (47–189 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (109 m² across 53 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
7 Collins Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
7 Collins Drive has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£149,000
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.
Versus other Collins Drive homes
Three headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 7 Collins Drive lags the street by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
79 (C)
Street avg 82 (B)
Floor Area
47 m²
Street avg 61 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.9 t/year
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
0.4 km
Dene Close — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG6 5AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 55 points of interest in total.
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