What type of property is 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU last sold for £188,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,500 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and August 2019, 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU rose from £54,500 to £188,000, a change of £133,500. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2NU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU located?

15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

Police records around 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

The closest primary school to 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU is Katesgrove Primary School (232m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (551m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

The closest bus stop to 15 Hill Street, RG1 2NU is West Hill, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Hill Street, Reading, RG1 2NU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Hill Street

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

15 Hill Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2NU). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since April 2016. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 42.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£291/sq ft) was about 44% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 60 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 36 EPCs). Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £188,000.

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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 3)

Sept 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jan 2017

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Hill Street, Reading, RG1 2NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Hill Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

22 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.

15 Hill Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£188,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

21 August 2019Most recent
£188,000
+245.0%over 22 years
17 July 1997
£54,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2NU: £303,500 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in RG1 2NU

On the street

Versus other Hill Street homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 15 Hill Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,133

Street avg £3,057

On par

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

West Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 36 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 RG1 2NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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