Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Crown Lane, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BG
Estimated value
£209,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£120,000)+74%
- Against RG7 5BG's recent median (£325,000)-36%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
51 m²
549 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£209,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£120,000)+74%
- Against RG7 5BG's recent median (£325,000)-36%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 51 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 5BG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
51 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2024
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in RG7 5BG
5 sales, median £325,000 (2026–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
14 January 2013Most recent
£120,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5BG: £325,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in RG7 5BG
13 Crown Lane, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BG
Sold May 2026
£309,00017 Crown Lane, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BG
Sold Mar 2025
£329,00030 Crown Lane, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BG
Sold Sept 2023
£305,000The New House, Crown Lane, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BG
Sold Dec 2022
£500,00011 Crown Lane, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BG
Sold Sept 2022
£325,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1a, Crown Lane, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Theale, Reading, Reading (RG7 5BG). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good.
Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 sits 74.2% above the 2013 sale of £120,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 29% below the postcode norm. At 51 m² it's 21.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 27 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). On the market in January 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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)
Nov 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 November 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2013from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromF29toD57
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Low Energy Lighting
0%33%
More low energy lighting installed
Nov 2024from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromD57toC72
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
33%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1a, Crown Lane, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1a has no planning applications on record.
6
But the area is active
6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Crown Lane homes
Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
1a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 50 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
150/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Theale flexi area — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Theale C.E. Primary School. 9 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Theale C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary490m
- Theale Green SchoolSecondary609m
- Englefield C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary1.7km
- Calcot Infant School and NurseryPrimary1.9km
Nearest stops
- Theale flexi areaBus stop57m
- The CrownBus stop130m
- Play PlattBus stop165m
- Brewery CourtBus stop300m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences769 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour327 reports16%
- Criminal Damage & Arson233 reports11%
- Shoplifting167 reports8%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 5BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 51 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 5BG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1a was lodged in November 2024 at band C and is valid until November 2034. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 9 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG7 5BG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1a is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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