What kind of home is 5 South Street, RG1 4QP?

5 South Street, RG1 4QP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 5 South Street, RG1 4QP?

5 South Street, RG1 4QP last sold for £188,000 in May 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £174,000 in February 2005, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 South Street, RG1 4QP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2005 and May 2007, 5 South Street, RG1 4QP rose from £174,000 to £188,000, a change of £14,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 South Street, RG1 4QP?

The current EPC rating for 5 South Street, RG1 4QP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 South Street, RG1 4QP?

5 South Street, RG1 4QP has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 South Street, RG1 4QP use?

The latest EPC at 5 South Street, RG1 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 South Street, RG1 4QP?

5 South Street, RG1 4QP 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.

Which area is 5 South Street, RG1 4QP in?

5 South Street, RG1 4QP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 South Street, RG1 4QP?

Police records around 5 South Street, RG1 4QP 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 5 South Street, RG1 4QP?

The closest primary school to 5 South Street, RG1 4QP is Katesgrove Primary School (467m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (233m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 South Street, RG1 4QP?

The closest bus stop to 5 South Street, RG1 4QP is London Street Foot, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 South Street

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

5 South Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2013. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since May 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2005–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £340,000 sits 80.9% above the 2007 sale of £188,000.

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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Jun 2013

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 South Street 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£340,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2007)

£188,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

20 May 2007Most recent
£188,000
+8.0%over 2 years
4 February 2005
£174,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 4QP: £188,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG1 4QP

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 5 South Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,136

Street avg £2,208

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 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

London Street Foot — 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 4QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 4QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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