What kind of home is 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP last sold for £163,995 in August 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £145,995 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and August 2005, 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP rose from £145,995 to £163,995, a change of £18,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP use?

The latest EPC at 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP in?

1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

Police records around 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP 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 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

The closest primary school to 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP is Katesgrove Primary School (486m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (195m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP is Crown Street, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Compass House

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

1 Compass House is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4GP). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a balcony.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in August 2005. Across 2002–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 is 46.3% above the 2005 sale price.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

BalconyYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

1 Compass House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Nov 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Compass House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

16 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.

1 Compass House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£163,995

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

2 August 2005Most recent
£163,995
+12.3%over 3 years
24 June 2002
£145,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 4GP: £183,000 (2010–2006).

Nearby sales in RG1 4GP

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Compass House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,877

Street avg £2,923

On par

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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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

0.2 km

Kendrick School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 4GP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 4GP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.0dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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