What kind of home is 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is a mid-terrace house.

When did 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB last change hands?

5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB last sold for £198,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in January 2014, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

Across 2 sales between January 2014 and October 2016, 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB rose from £125,000 to £198,000, a change of £73,000. That works out to roughly +18.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

The current EPC rating for 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 3FB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB use?

The latest EPC at 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB 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 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB in?

5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB 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 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

The closest primary school to 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is Katesgrove Primary School (700m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (523m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB?

The closest bus stop to 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, RG1 3FB is Kings Road, 37m away. The nearest rail option is Reading Rail Station, 388m away.

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5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3FB

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Abbey Hall

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

5 Abbey Hall is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3FB). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 45 m² this is the 7th smallest of 12 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 17–104 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

10 years since the last transfer (October 2016). Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.4% per year.

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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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

42%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Abbey Hall, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Abbey Hall has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

18 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.

Latest sale on 5 Abbey Hall was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£187,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£198,000

Growth on file: 18.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

6 October 2016Most recent
£198,000
+58.4%over 2 years
17 January 2014
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3FB: £151,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in RG1 3FB

On the street

Versus other Abbey Square homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Abbey Hall runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,400

Street avg £5,047

Below

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Kings Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kendrick School. 32 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 3FB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 3FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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