What type of property is 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA?

15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA last change hands?

15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA last sold for £159,000 in April 2010, around 16 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £50,500 in March 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1999 and April 2010, 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA rose from £50,500 to £159,000, a change of £108,500. That works out to roughly +10.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA?

The current EPC rating for 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA?

15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 6BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA?

15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA 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.

Where is 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA located?

15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA?

Police records around 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA 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.

Which schools serve 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA?

The closest primary school to 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA is Coley Primary School (91m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (889m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA?

The closest bus stop to 15 Garnet Street, RG1 6BA is Katesgrove Lane, 223m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Garnet Street, Reading, RG1 6BA

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 15 Garnet Street

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

15 Garnet Street is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 6BA). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2025) 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 July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since April 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1999–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 sits 64.2% above the 2010 sale of £159,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 21.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Jul 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Garnet Street, Reading, RG1 6BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Garnet Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

15 Garnet Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£159,000

Growth on file: 10.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

7 April 2010Most recent
£159,000
+101.4%over 10 years
8 July 1999
£78,950
+56.3%
3 March 1999
£50,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 6BA: £270,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in RG1 6BA

On the street

Versus other Garnet Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 15 Garnet Street lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,944

Street avg £3,119

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

0.2 km

Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Coley Primary School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 6BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 6BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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