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7 Folk House, Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB

Estimated value

£188,000

  • Against RG1 2SB's recent median (£245,000)-23%

Newest record on this page: August 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 3rd
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£188,000

  • Against RG1 2SB's recent median (£245,000)-23%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 7 Folk House is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 2SB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    46 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2018

  • Sales of this home

    No sale recorded since 1995

  • Recent sales in RG1 2SB

    5 sales, median £245,000 (2024–2017)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: August 2024Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Folk House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2SB: £245,000 (2024–2017).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 7 Folk House, Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 7 Folk House

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

7 Folk House is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 2SB). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. At 46 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (46–82 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 34 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE45toD60
Heating Controls
Full ControlThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
0%43%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Folk House, Church Street, Reading, RG1 2SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Folk House has no planning applications on record.

22

But the area is active

22 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

On par

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below
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

623/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.

Nearest schools

  • Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary313m
  • Kendrick SchoolSecondary323m
  • Coley Primary SchoolPrimary627m
  • New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary825m

Nearest stops

  • Crown StreetBus stop121m
  • Crown StreetBus stop143m
  • London Street FootBus stop177m
  • Pell StreetBus stop206m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
  • Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
  • Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
  • Public Order811 reports9%

Go deeper on the local area

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 2SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 2SB

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
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era3rd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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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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£185k

1 Aveley House, Iliffe Close

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£179k

1 Letcombe Court, Church Street

RG1 2SB

£204k

1 Folk House, Church Street

RG1 2SB

£211k

1 Deansgate Road

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1 bed1 bath
£164k

1 Phoebe Court

RG1 2NA

£225k

1 Quadrant Court, Jubilee Square

RG1 2GW

2 bed2 bath
£227k

1 Rimaud House, Iliffe Close

RG1 2QG

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 7 Folk House is modelled from its 46 m² EPC floor area, the absence of a recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 2SB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. No sale is recorded for 7 Folk House, which usually means it hasn't changed hands since 1995 or the sale was not for value. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 7 Folk House was lodged in November 2018 at band D and is valid until November 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 7 Folk House. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 2SB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
7 Folk House is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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