What type of property is 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ?

1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ?

1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft). That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 1BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ?

1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ located?

1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ sits in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ?

The closest primary school to 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ is Lambs Lane Primary School (949m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakbank School (1.1km).

What is the nearest station to 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Montgomery Drive, RG7 1BQ is The Square, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Montgomery Drive, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1a is a semi-detached house in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jun 2014

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Montgomery Drive, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£406,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 RG7 1BQ: £370,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in RG7 1BQ

On the street

Versus other Montgomery Drive homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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.

Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Lambs Lane Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 1BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 1BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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