What kind of home is 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB?

17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB last change hands?

17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB last sold for £167,500 in March 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in November 2002, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2002 and March 2005, 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB rose from £142,500 to £167,500, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB?

The current EPC rating for 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB?

17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2SB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB use?

The latest EPC at 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB?

17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB 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.

Which area is 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB in?

17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB?

Police records around 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB 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.

What schools are near 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB?

The closest primary school to 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB is Katesgrove Primary School (313m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (323m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB?

The closest bus stop to 17a, Church Street, RG1 2SB is Crown Street, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17a, Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 17a

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

17a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2SB). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It hasn't traded since March 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £306,000 sits 82.7% above the 2005 sale of £167,500. At 75 m² it's 15.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (65 m² median across 34 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs).

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
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 3)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2011from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromD60toE51

May 2021from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromE51toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17a, Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17a 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.

17a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£306,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£167,500

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2005Most recent
£167,500
+17.5%over 2 years
29 November 2002
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2SB: £317,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in RG1 2SB

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 17a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,233

Street avg £4,446

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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.

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Crown Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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