What kind of home is 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN?

23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN is a mid-terrace house.

What did 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN sell for?

23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN last sold for £258,000 in April 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £153,500 in October 2013, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2013 and April 2021, 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN rose from £153,500 to £258,000, a change of £104,500. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN?

The current EPC rating for 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN?

23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 1DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN use?

The latest EPC at 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN?

23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN in?

23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN?

Police records around 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN?

The closest primary school to 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN is Oxford Road Community School (333m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (949m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN?

The closest rail stop to 23 Catherine Street, RG30 1DN is Reading West Rail Station, 138m away. The nearest bus option is Reading West Rail Station - Oxford Road, 145m away.

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23 Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DN

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Catherine Street

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

23 Catherine Street is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1DN). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £321,000 is 24.4% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£282/sq ft) was about 39.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £258,000 in April 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromE52toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, 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 23 Catherine Street, Reading, RG30 1DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£321,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£258,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2021Most recent
£258,000
+68.1%over 7 years
17 October 2013
£153,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1DN: £320,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in RG30 1DN

On the street

Versus other Catherine Street homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 23 Catherine Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,035

Street avg £3,089

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Curzon Street

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1 Salisbury Road

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3 bed1 bath

£314k

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£329k

10 Battle Square

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£312k

1 Stone Street

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£311k

1 Pangbourne Street

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2 bed1 bath

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Reading West Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Oxford Road Community School. 34 schools nearby.

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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 RG30 1DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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