172a, Reading Road, RG5 3AA

172a Reading Road is a 133 m² / 1,432 sq ft detached home in Woodley. It sold for £300,000 in October 2005, recorded as a new-build sale. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £524k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £555k to £724k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
£300,000 on Oct 2005 New build New
Internal area
133 square metres (1,432 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,255 per square metre (£209 per square foot) in Oct 2005. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,943 per square metre (£366 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Oct 2005 £300,000 £2,256 £524,360 £3,943

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 133 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £524,360. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Woodley are now selling for between £4,170 and £5,440 per square metre (£387 and £505 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 133 m², this implies a valuation between £555,000 and £724,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
468 square metres (5,038 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 172a Reading Road. Advertised on multiple portals. It was . It last appeared Oct 2005.
Photos:

There are 1 archived estate agent listing photos for 172a Reading Road.

Photos for 172a Reading Road
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2015 142639
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
172a Reading Road Woodley Reading
Description:
Proposed erection of single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing rear conservatory.
Planning ref:
July 2009 091917
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
172a Reading Road Woodley Reading
Description:
Proposed erection of single storey side extension to dwelling.
Planning ref:
June 2007 072102
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
172a Reading Road Woodley Reading
Description:
Proposed erection of second storey rear extension to existing dwelling with side dormer window. Resubmission of F/2006/9004.
Planning ref:
April 2007 070887
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
172a Reading Road Woodley Reading
Description:
Proposed first floor rear extension to dwelling with insertion of side dormer window.
Planning ref:
December 2006 060547
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
172a Reading Road Woodley Reading
Description:
Proposed erection of second storey rear extension to existing dwelling with side dormer window.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
16 May 2025 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2003 to 2006
Area:
133 sqm (1,432 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

172a Reading Road is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £524,360.
  • Based on an internal area of 133 m² and recent prices in Woodley, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £555,000 to £724,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 172a Reading Road last sold for £300,000 in October 2005. The transaction was recorded as a new-build sale.

HouseMetric shows 172a Reading Road as 133 m² (1,432 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 16 May 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 172a Reading Road was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

172a Reading Road is in postcode RG5 3AA, in Woodley. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Reading Road, RG5 3AA or analysis of the Woodley property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.