What kind of home is 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

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

When did 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU last change hands?

23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU last sold for £288,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £48,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and March 2023, 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU rose from £48,000 to £288,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

The current EPC rating for 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU use?

The latest EPC at 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU in?

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

How safe is the area around 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

Police records around 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU?

The closest bus stop to 23 Hill Street, RG1 2NU is West Hill, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Hill Street, Reading, RG1 2NU

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 23 Hill Street

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

23 Hill Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2NU). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 83.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £288,000 in March 2023.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 September 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Nov 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Hill Street, Reading, RG1 2NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

Price for 23 Hill Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£288,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

14 March 2023Most recent
£288,000
+136.1%over 21 years
7 December 2001
£122,000
+154.2%over 4 years
10 July 1997
£48,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2NU: £315,000 (2025–2023).

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.

23 Hill Street is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £3,051

Above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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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

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Crime

623/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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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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Common questions

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