What type of property is 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ?

8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ?

8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ last sold for £170,000 in March 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £192,995 in December 2003, so prices have been falling over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2003 and March 2006, 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ fell from £192,995 to £170,000, a change of £22,995. That works out to roughly -5.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2018. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ?

8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ?

8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ located?

8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ?

Police records around 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ 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.

Which schools serve 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ is Katesgrove Primary School (190m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (774m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Capital Point, RG1 6QJ is Katesgrove Lane, 51m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Capital Point, Temple Place, Reading, RG1 6QJ

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Capital Point

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

8 Capital Point is a two-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG1 6QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. At 56 m² this is the 32nd smallest of 46 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a C (score 72).

Held since March 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2003–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at -5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £209,000 is 22.9% above the 2006 sale price.

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

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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

May 2018

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 May 2028

1 year remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Capital Point, Temple Place, Reading, RG1 6QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Capital Point 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.

Current estimate

£209,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -5.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£170,000

Growth on file: -5.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

7 March 2006Most recent
£170,000
-11.9%over 2 years
23 December 2003
£192,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 6QJ: £190,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG1 6QJ

On the street

Versus other Capital Point homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8 Capital Point lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,036

Street avg £3,802

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£241k

1 Berkeley Court, Coley Avenue

RG1 6LH

2 bed

£243k

1 Capital Point, Temple Place

RG1 6QJ

2 bed2 bath

£249k

1 Fobney Street

RG1 6BY

2 bed1 bath

£265k

1 Brownlow Lodge, Brownlow Road

RG1 6NR

2 bed2 bath

£266k

1 Garnet Street

RG1 6BA

2 bed

£353k

1 Benyon Mews, Bath Road

RG1 6HX

2 bed1 bath

£240k

1 Florida Court, Bath Road

RG1 6NX

3 bed1 bath

£176k

1 Cranford Mews, Berkeley Avenue

RG1 6HD

1 bed1 bath

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

Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 6QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.8dB

Low

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60 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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