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172a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP

3 sales on record

Estimated value

£155,000

  • Since the 2002 sale (£111,000)+40%
  • Against RG1 7RP's recent median (£170,000)-9%

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
Floor Basement
Bedroom
1
Floor area
47 m²
506 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£155,000

  • Against its 2002 sale (£111,000)+40%
  • Against RG1 7RP's recent median (£170,000)-9%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 172a is modelled from its 47 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales 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

    47 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2019

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2002

  • Recent sales in RG1 7RP

    5 sales, median £170,000 (2026–2025)

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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
PlanningNone on this homeFull 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.

172a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 November 2002Most recent

    £111,000

    +117.6%over 2 years

  2. 27 July 2000

    £51,000

    +8.6%over 2 years

  3. 11 March 1998

    £46,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7RP: £170,000 (2026–2025).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 172a, 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 172a

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

172a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7RP). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 47 m² this is the 21st smallest of 53 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–375 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 53 units on file.

It hasn't traded since November 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1998–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 20% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £155,000 is 39.6% above the 2002 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

  • Bedrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • RefurbishedYes
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Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromE53toD64
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 172a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

172a has no planning applications on record.

41

But the area is active

41 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

On the street

Versus other Castle Hill homes

Four headline reads against 49 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 172a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,362

Street avg £3,367

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below
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%

Go deeper on the local area

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-eraBasement FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Comparables

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Method

How to read this page

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 172a is modelled from its 47 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales 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. 3 sales are recorded for 172a. 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 172a was lodged in August 2019 at band D and is valid until August 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 172a. 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
172a is in council tax band B. 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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