Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP
3 sales on record
Estimated value
£254,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£210,000)+21%
- Against RG1 4GP's recent median (£183,000)+39%
Newest record on this page: August 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£254,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£210,000)+21%
- Against RG1 4GP's recent median (£183,000)+39%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Compass House is modelled from its 49 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 4GP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
49 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2020
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in RG1 4GP
5 sales, median £183,000 (2010–2005)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2010 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
5 Compass House saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
Sales timeline
26 July 2007Most recent
£210,000
+18.0%over 1 year28 November 2005
£178,000
+16.3%over 3 years26 June 2002
£152,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 4GP: £183,000 (2010–2005).
Nearby sales in RG1 4GP
4 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP
Sold Sept 2010
£177,00011 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP
Sold Jul 2010
£195,00015 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP
Sold Oct 2007
£183,00012 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP
Sold Aug 2006
£183,00014 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP
Sold Dec 2005
£185,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 5 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 5 Compass House
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Compass House is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4GP). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a balcony.
Held since July 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2002–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £254,000 is 21% above the 2007 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£398/sq ft) was about 54.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 49 m² it's 16.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (59 m² median across 16 EPCs).
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
- ParkingYes
- BalconyYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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)
Aug 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 August 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2020from Feb 2010
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
17%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Compass House, South Street, Reading, RG1 4GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Compass House has no planning applications on record.
16
But the area is active
16 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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, 5 Compass House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,286
Street avg £2,835
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 64 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.7 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Kendrick SchoolSecondary195m
- Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary486m
- Coley Primary SchoolPrimary799m
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary919m
Nearest stops
- Crown StreetBus stop124m
- London Street FootBus stop131m
- Queens Road car parkBus stop194m
- Oracle RiversideBus stop198m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
- Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
- Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
- Public Order811 reports9%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 5 Compass House is modelled from its 49 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 4GP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 5 Compass House. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Compass House was lodged in August 2020 at band C and is valid until August 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 5 Compass House. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 33 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 4GP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 5 Compass House is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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