What type of property is 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP last change hands?

172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP last sold for £111,000 in November 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £46,950 in March 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 1998 and November 2002, 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP rose from £46,950 to £111,000, a change of £64,050. That works out to roughly +20% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP have?

The current EPC rating for 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 7RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP heated?

The latest EPC at 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP 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.

Where is 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP located?

172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP in a safe area?

Police records around 172a, 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 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

The closest primary school to 172a, 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 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP?

The closest bus stop to 172a, Castle Hill, RG1 7RP is Russell Street, 40m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 700m away.

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172a, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor Basement

Bedroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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 20th smallest of 52 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–375 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 52 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 £154,000 is 38.7% 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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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

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD64

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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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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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.

But the area is active

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

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.0% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£111,000

Growth on file: 20.0% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

25 November 2002Most recent
£111,000
+117.6%over 2 years
27 July 2000
£51,000
+8.6%over 2 years
11 March 1998
£46,950

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

Nearby sales in RG1 7RP

On the street

Versus other Castle Hill homes

Four headline reads against 48 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 £3,335

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

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.0 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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