What type of property is 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

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

When did 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX last change hands?

5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX last sold for £130,000 in October 2013, around 13 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £86,350 in November 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX changed over time?

Across 5 sales between November 1999 and October 2013, 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX rose from £86,350 to £130,000, a change of £43,650. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

The current EPC rating for 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in February 2010. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

5 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 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

Police records around 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX 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.

Which schools serve 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

The closest primary school to 5 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 is the nearest station to 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX?

The closest bus stop to 5 Sun Street, RG1 3JX is Cemetery Junction, 268m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX

5 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Sun Street

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

5 Sun Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 3JX). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2010) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from February 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 sits 117.7% above the 2013 sale of £130,000. Last sold in October 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

5 Sun Street's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 24 Feb 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2010

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2010from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD63

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Sun Street, Reading, RG1 3JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Sun Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£130,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2013Most recent
£130,000
-23.5%over 3 years
17 June 2010
£170,000
-11.7%over 2 years
13 February 2008
£192,500
+30.1%over 2 years
30 August 2005
£148,000
+71.4%over 5 years
15 November 1999
£86,350

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

Nearby sales in RG1 3JX

On the street

Versus other Sun Street homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 5 Sun Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,833

Street avg £3,011

Strongly below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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

9/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

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FAQ

Common questions

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