What kind of home is 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP is a mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP last change hands?

16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP last sold for £197,500 in May 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £164,995 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and May 2004, 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP rose from £164,995 to £197,500, a change of £32,505. That works out to roughly +9.9% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

The current EPC rating for 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

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

What heating system does 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP use?

The latest EPC at 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

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

Which area is 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP in?

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

What is crime like near 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

Police records around 16 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 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

The closest primary school to 16 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.

What is the nearest station to 16 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

The closest bus stop to 16 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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16 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 16 Compass House

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

16 Compass House is a 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 (November 2018) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. At 57 m² this is the 7th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–87 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 17 units on file.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in May 2004. Across 2002–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 39.2% above the 2004 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£322/sq ft) was about 22.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 2018

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

54%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Compass House has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.9% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£197,500

Growth on file: 9.9% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

20 May 2004Most recent
£197,500
+19.7%over 1 year
27 June 2002
£164,995

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 price per m², 16 Compass House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,465

Street avg £2,886

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.7 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.

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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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