What was the last sold price for 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP last sold for £424,000 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in July 1999, so prices have been rising over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1999 and September 2004, 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP rose from £220,000 to £424,000, a change of £204,000. That works out to roughly +13.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP had any planning applications?

162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP has 8 approved extension applications on file including rear extension and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP in?

162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP in a safe area?

Police records around 162a, 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.

What schools are near 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

The closest primary school to 162a, 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 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

The closest bus stop to 162a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is Russell Street, 40m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 700m away.

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162a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP

11 planning records

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 162a

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

162a is a four-bedroom property in Reading (RG1 7RP). It has council tax band F. Other recorded features include a conservatory and a basement.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in September 2004. 11 planning records sit against the property, 10 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a basement excavation and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.5% per year.

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
BasementYes
ConservatoryYes

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 162a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

162a has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

11 applications on record at 162a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP

10decisions8extensions42documents41nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

May 2009
ConservatoryAmendment
Outcome in report
Retrospective application for rear conservatory.
RetrospectiveExtension
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8 docs on file
Reference
090741
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BasementDec 2022Decision
BasementDec 2022Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Last sold (2004)

£424,000

Growth on file: 13.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

16 September 2004Most recent
£424,000
+92.7%over 5 years
8 July 1999
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7RP: £292,500 (2025–2024).

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Area

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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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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

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