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156 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP

Listed building3 planning records

Estimated value

£565,000

  • Since the 2025 sale (£610,000)-7%
  • Against RG1 7RP's recent median (£170,000)+232%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
197 m²
2120 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£565,000

  • Against its 2025 sale (£610,000)-7%
  • Against RG1 7RP's recent median (£170,000)+232%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 156 Castle Hill is modelled from its 197 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 7RP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    197 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2021

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2025

  • Recent sales in RG1 7RP

    5 sales, median £170,000 (2026–2024)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 3 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

156 Castle Hill valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 July 2025Most recent

    £610,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7RP: £170,000 (2026–2024).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 156 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 156 Castle Hill

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

156 Castle Hill is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7RP). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. The latest certificate (October 2021) 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 November 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 197 m² the property is well over the postcode median (51 m² across 52 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £610,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 15.1% 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Listed buildingYes
  • Central heatingYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

156 Castle Hill's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 October 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Nov 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 156 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 156 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP

3decisions11documents41nearby
  1. Nov 2022
    RenovationHeritage
    Outcome in report

    Replacement of an existing rear timber lean to as a result of the underpinning works. Repair work to the rear elevation including doors and windows following building movement. Reinstatement of landscaping following underpinning works.

    New Windows
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/22/1390
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. RenovationDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 41 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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

623/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.

Nearest schools

  • Coley Primary SchoolPrimary334m
  • All Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolPrimary475m
  • All Saints Junior SchoolPrimary475m
  • Oxford Road Community SchoolPrimary577m

Nearest stops

  • Russell StreetBus stop40m
  • Russell StreetBus stop117m
  • Russell StreetBus stop135m
  • Russell StreetBus stop164m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
  • Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
  • Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
  • Public Order811 reports9%

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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 7RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 7RP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 156 Castle Hill is modelled from its 197 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 7RP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 156 Castle Hill. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 156 Castle Hill was lodged in October 2021 at band D and is valid until October 2031. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 156 Castle Hill. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 7RP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
156 Castle Hill is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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