54 Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DG
About 54 Catherine Street
54 Catherine Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
Last sold in November 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £322,000 is 14.6% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£311/sq ft) was about 95.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 November 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Ventilation system changed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
54 Catherine Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
54 Catherine Street has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£322,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.6% per year over 21 years.
£281,000
Growth on file: 9.6% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
24 November 2016Most recent
£281,000
+64.3%over 4 years9 December 2011
£171,000
-13.2%over 4 years11 September 2007
£196,950
+38.7%over 4 years27 February 2003
£142,000
+89.5%over 3 years30 March 1999
£74,950
+36.4%over 2 years3 April 1996
£54,950
+30.7%16 February 1996
£42,031
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1DG: £285,000 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in RG30 1DG
100 Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DG
Sold Nov 2025
£310,00087 Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DG
Sold Mar 2025
£285,00095 Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DG
Sold Apr 2023
£280,000Ground Floor Flat, 92 Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DG
Sold Jan 2023
£176,00099 Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DG
Sold May 2022
£300,000
Versus other Catherine Street homes
On epc rating, 54 Catherine Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,345
Street avg £2,441
Floor Area
84 m²
Street avg 83 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.9 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
356/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Beresford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Battle Primary Academy. 32 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.6dB







