17 STOCKTON ROAD
READING, READING RG2 8AP
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
60 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
F
Last sold
£270,000 Jan 2026
Price per m²
£4,583/m²
Local average
£408,585 (-32.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (4,660 of 33,755)
Street crime
310 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Two bedrooms
- Semi detached
- Parking
- Sought-after location
- No onward chain
- Perfect for first time buyers
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Double glazing
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated in a popular residential area of Reading, this property combines comfortable living with practical features, including off-street parking and a private garden.
Located just a short distance from local shops, schools, parks, and public transport links, the home offers excellent access to Reading town centre, Reading Station, and the M4—making it ideal for commuters and young families alike.
Whether you're taking your first step onto the property ladder or looking for a solid investment, this delightful home ticks all the boxes
Listed by
Reading
Leaders and Romans Group
Reference: 167195486
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: F
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 24/01/2026
Expiry date: 23/01/2036
Current heating cost: £1,774/year
Potential heating cost: £771/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £34,000
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
- Air or ground source heat pump (£5,000 - £30,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9328385
Property Details
Street: 17 Stockton Road
Town: READING
Postcode: RG2 8AP
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 11/02/2013
Work Completed: 17/01/2013
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #5421510
Property Details
Street: 17 Stockton Road
Town: READING
Postcode: RG2 8AP
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows
Certificate Issued: 18/02/2008
Work Completed: 10/01/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
315% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/01/2026 (5 months ago) | £270,000 | +315.4% |
| Sold | 03/09/1999 (26 years ago) | £65,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 BLANDFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8RD | £340,000 | 30/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 3 BLANDFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8RA | £345,190 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 CHAGFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8AZ | £305,000 | 12/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 LANDRAKE CRESCENT, READING, RG2 8AJ | £340,000 | 21/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 46 MERTON ROAD SOUTH, READING, RG2 8AX | £320,000 | 07/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 LANDRAKE CRESCENT, READING, RG2 8AJ | £365,000 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 ASHMORE ROAD, READING, RG2 8AG | £313,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CORINNE CLOSE, READING, RG2 8AA | £385,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 3 STOCKTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8AP | £335,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 PADSTOW GARDENS, READING, RG2 8BB | £350,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 CHAGFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8AY | £274,000 | 15/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 CALLINGTON ROAD, READING, RG2 7QJ | £451,218 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 SHELDON GARDENS, READING, RG2 8AU | £325,000 | 03/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 CHAGFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8AY | £260,000 | 12/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 74 HARTLAND ROAD, READING, RG2 8BW | £290,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 25 HARTLAND ROAD, READING, RG2 8AB | £314,000 | 02/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 LANDRAKE CRESCENT, READING, RG2 8AJ | £350,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 PADSTOW GARDENS, READING, RG2 8BB | £385,500 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 HELSTON GARDENS, READING, RG2 7QP | £326,500 | 31/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 HELSTON GARDENS, READING, RG2 7QP | £375,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 58 CHAGFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8AZ | £282,000 | 02/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £335,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £334,820 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Reading. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Reading. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Reading.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Mace | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Basingstoke Store | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Bennet Road | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Stockton Road | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Reading Green Park | 1.6 miles |
| University | University of Reading, London Road Campus | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Reading West | 2.2 miles |
| Hospital | Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice | 2.2 miles |
| University | Dreadnought, University of Reading | 2.4 miles |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 2.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 |
| Shoplifting | 60 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 310 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Madejski Academy | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Inadequate — 23 Nov 2023 |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 25 Jan 2022 |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 6 Jul 2022 |
| Blagdon Nursery School | Nursery | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 11 Nov 2014 |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 9 Jan 2014 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).