What kind of home is 6 James Street, RG1 7NR?

6 James Street, RG1 7NR is a mid-terrace house.

When did 6 James Street, RG1 7NR last change hands?

6 James Street, RG1 7NR last sold for £265,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £106,950 in March 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 James Street, RG1 7NR?

Across 3 sales between March 2001 and February 2025, 6 James Street, RG1 7NR rose from £106,950 to £265,000, a change of £158,050. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 James Street, RG1 7NR?

The current EPC rating for 6 James Street, RG1 7NR is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 James Street, RG1 7NR?

6 James Street, RG1 7NR has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft). That makes it about 49% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7NR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 James Street, RG1 7NR use?

The latest EPC at 6 James Street, RG1 7NR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 James Street, RG1 7NR?

6 James Street, RG1 7NR 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 6 James Street, RG1 7NR in?

6 James Street, RG1 7NR sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 James Street, RG1 7NR?

Police records around 6 James Street, RG1 7NR 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 6 James Street, RG1 7NR?

The closest primary school to 6 James Street, RG1 7NR is Oxford Road Community School (114m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.0km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 James Street, RG1 7NR?

The closest bus stop to 6 James Street, RG1 7NR is George Street, 69m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 340m away.

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6 James Street, Reading, RG1 7NR

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 James Street

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

6 James Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7NR). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in October 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £265,000 in February 2025. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £325,000 is 22.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£226/sq ft) was about 86.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Oct 2024

EPC improved fromD57toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 James Street, Reading, RG1 7NR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 James Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£265,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

7 February 2025Most recent
£265,000
+76.7%over 19 years
21 March 2005
£150,000
+40.3%over 4 years
9 March 2001
£106,950

Median price across the last 3 sales in RG1 7NR: £150,000 (2024–1998).

Nearby sales in RG1 7NR

2 James Street, Reading, RG1 7NR
Sold Jun 2024
£280,000

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Comparables

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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.

Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

George Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Oxford Road Community School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 7NR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7NR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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