What is the EPC rating for Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR?

The current EPC rating for Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR is G with a score of 8 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a E recorded in March 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR?

Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 9AR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR use?

The latest EPC at Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR have?

The most recent planning decision at Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR was a refusal for change of use (ref. P23/S0946/FUL) in April 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR in?

Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR sits in Goring, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR in a safe area?

Police records around Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR?

The closest primary school to Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (728m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR?

The closest bus stop to Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, RG8 9AR is Glebe Ride, 139m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 330m away.

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Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, Goring, Reading, RG8 9AR

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 8

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Midland House

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

Midland House is a detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 9AR). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a G (score 8), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (March 2013); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 65), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 45 m² it's 15% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 12 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One planning record on file: change of use to residential refused in 2023.

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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.

Midland House sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Mar 2013

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Jan 2026from Jan 2026

EPC improved fromE50toG8

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, Goring, Reading, RG8 9AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at Midland House in 2023.

1 application on record at Midland House, Flat 2, High Street, Goring, Reading, RG8 9AR

1decisions5documents3nearby

Flagged:Change of use

Apr 2023
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Partial change of use from commercial to residential with internal alterations to form a new residential unit.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
P23/S0946/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£254,000

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 RG8 9AR: £312,500 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in RG8 9AR

On the street

Versus other High Street homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Midland House is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

8 (G)

Street avg 54 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Glebe Ride — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Goring Church of England Aided Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 9AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 9AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

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