What kind of home is 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL?

7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL last change hands?

7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL last sold for £135,000 in January 2014, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in November 2001, so prices have been falling over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and January 2014, 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL fell from £210,000 to £135,000, a change of £75,000. That works out to roughly -3.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL?

The current EPC rating for 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL?

7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL use?

The latest EPC at 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL in?

7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL?

Police records around 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL 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 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL?

The closest primary school to 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL is Katesgrove Primary School (190m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (489m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL?

The closest bus stop to 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, RG1 2QL is Crown Street, 103m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QL

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 St Giles Court

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

7 St Giles Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2QL). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2001–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £177,000 is 31.1% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 38.6% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in January 2014.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromE53toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 St Giles Court, Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 St Giles Court 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.

7 St Giles Court's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£177,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -3.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£135,000

Growth on file: -3.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

30 January 2014Most recent
£135,000
-35.7%over 12 years
16 November 2001
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2QL: £220,000 (2019–2008).

Nearby sales in RG1 2QL

On the street

Versus other Southampton Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 St Giles Court is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,647

Street avg £8,226

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Crime

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crown Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 2QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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