What type of property is 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX last sold for £220,000 in June 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in October 2015, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

Across 2 sales between October 2015 and June 2019, 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX rose from £140,000 to £220,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +13.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 3JX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX 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.

Where is 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX located?

3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

Police records around 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX 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.

Which schools serve 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

The closest primary school to 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX is St John's Church of England Primary School (175m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Reading School (817m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Sun Street, RG1 3JX is Cemetery Junction, 268m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 Sun Street

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

3 Sun Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3JX). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2018. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £297,000 is 35% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£280/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2019 at £220,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 December 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Oct 2018

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Sun Street 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.

3 Sun Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£297,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£220,000

Growth on file: 13.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

12 June 2019Most recent
£220,000
+57.1%over 3 years
14 October 2015
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 3JX: £277,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in RG1 3JX

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Versus other Sun Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,014

Street avg £2,843

On par

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 89 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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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.

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Crime

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Cemetery Junction — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St John's Church of England Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 3JX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 3JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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