What kind of home is Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS?

Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS is a detached house.

When did Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS last change hands?

Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS last sold for £175,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in February 2022, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2022 and October 2024, Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS fell from £200,000 to £175,000, a change of £25,000. That works out to roughly -4.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS?

The current EPC rating for Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS?

Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS use?

The latest EPC at Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS?

Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS is in council tax band C.

Which area is Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS in?

Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

What is crime like near Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS?

Police records around Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS 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 Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS?

The closest primary school to Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS is Wilson Primary School (512m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (912m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS?

The closest bus stop to Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, RG30 1DS is West Village - Tesco, 193m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 577m away.

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Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, Reading, RG30 1DS

Property type

Detached

Floor 03

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Sourton House

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

Sourton House is a detached house in Reading (RG30 1DS). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. At 63 m² this is the 11th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in Sourton House, where floor areas span 59–65 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Across 2022–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 is 18.9% above the 2024 sale price. Sold October 2024 for £175,000.

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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)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sourton House, Flat 10, Battle Square, Reading, RG30 1DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sourton House 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.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£175,000

Growth on file: -4.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2024Most recent
£175,000
-12.5%over 2 years
17 February 2022
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1DS: £200,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in RG30 1DS

On the street

Versus other Battle Square homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Sourton House runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,778

Street avg £2,995

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

West Village - Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wilson Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 1DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

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