What type of property is 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is a 3-bedroom detached house, listed for its heritage value.

When did 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP last change hands?

154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP last sold for £625,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £167,000 in June 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

Across 3 sales between June 2006 and July 2024, 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP rose from £167,000 to £625,000, a change of £458,000. That works out to roughly +7.6% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

The current EPC rating for 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (1,636 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 204% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP heated?

The latest EPC at 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP have?

154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in September 2008 (ref. PL/08/0832). Across all filings there are 8 approved and 12 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is in council tax band E.

Where is 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP located?

154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

Police records around 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP 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 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

The closest primary school to 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is Coley Primary School (334m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (1.2km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

The closest bus stop to 154a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is Russell Street, 40m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 700m away.

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154a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP

Listed building3 sales on record24 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

152 m²

1636 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 154a

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

154a is a three-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG1 7RP). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 152 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 51 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 24 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 12 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 54.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £625,000 in July 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Listed buildingYes
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(1 of 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Sept 2011

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 154a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

24 applications on record at 154a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP

24decisions2extensions166documents41nearby

Flagged:SubdivisionListed building

Jan 2006
ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Alteration and change of use to rear annex at 154 Castle Hill, from ancillary office to 2 no. 2-bedroom cottage style houses.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
PL/05/1124
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ConditionsMay 2009Decision
HeritageMay 2009Decision

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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.

154a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2006.

Current estimate

£627,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£625,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2024Most recent
£625,000
+48.8%over 10 years
12 June 2014
£420,000
+151.5%over 7 years
27 June 2006
£167,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7RP: £225,000 (2025–2023).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Russell Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Coley Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 7RP 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 7RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

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