What kind of home is 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

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

When did 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP last change hands?

3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP last sold for £149,995 in June 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 4GP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP use?

The latest EPC at 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

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

Which area is 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

Police records around 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP 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.

What schools are near 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Compass House, South Street, RG1 4GP?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Compass House

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

3 Compass House is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4GP). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). At 53 m² this is the 4th 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. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It hasn't traded since June 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 sits 68.7% above the 2002 sale of £149,995.

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

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£149,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 June 2002Most recent
£149,995

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.

3 Compass House outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,830

Street avg £2,926

On par

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 63 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.1 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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