£220,000
Flats sold in Abbey
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | £210,000 | - |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £759,250.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £376,000 | £361 |
| Terraced | 28 | £335,375 | £366 |
| Flats | 57 | £215,000 | £366 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £242,250 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | £261,250 | £382,500 | £288,000 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £325,000 | £295,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £305,000 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £270,000 | £331,000 | £291,250 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | — | £312,500 |
| 2022 | £241,650 | £362,150 | £335,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £368,500 | £366,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £365,000 | £330,000 |
| 2025 | £220,000 | £447,000 | £342,500 |
| 2026 | £223,500 | £365,000 | £340,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £542 | £328 | £319 |
| 2017 | £473 | £373 | £329 |
| 2018 | £439 | £217 | £326 |
| 2019 | £476 | £337 | £358 |
| 2020 | £465 | £397 | £319 |
| 2021 | £410 | — | £362 |
| 2022 | £428 | £401 | £421 |
| 2023 | £414 | £226 | £415 |
| 2024 | £386 | £345 | £361 |
| 2025 | £369 | £361 | £387 |
| 2026 | £372 | £346 | £364 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 7RL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 5, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 1, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 2, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 3, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128, Castle Hill, Reading | Freehold | 175 m² | £363,000 (2013) |
| Flat 1, 124 Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 78 m² | £195,000 (2022) |
| Flat 1, 126, Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 93 m² | £350,000 (2025) |
| Flat 2, 124 Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 44 m² | £42,000 (1999) |
| Flat 2, 126 Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 42 m² | £225,000 (2025) |
| Flat 3, 126 Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 52 m² | £230,000 (2025) |
| Flat 4, 124 Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 26 m² | £97,450 (2007) |
| Flat 5, 126 Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 43 m² | £160,000 (2025) |
| Flat 6, 124 Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 23 m² | £45,800 (1999) |
| Flat 7, 124 Castle Hill, Reading | Leasehold | 36 m² | £117,000 (2025) |
Postcode RG1 7RL is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year. The median sale price in Abbey is £256,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,750 and £326,250. The nearest station is Reading West, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Coley Recreation Ground.
Central Reading South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,828 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Central Reading South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RG1 7RL.
Central Reading South near RG1 7RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading West located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Reading West | N/A | Walking directions to Reading West |
| 0.6 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Coley Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Coley Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Holy Brook Nook | Small | Walking directions to Holy Brook Nook |
| 0.3 mi | Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground |
In the RG1 7RL postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Coley Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Oct 2014. | |
Coley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 9 Oct 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Katesgrove Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2017. | |
Katesgrove Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Nov 2017
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 7RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Janson Court, Reading, RG1 6NA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sun Convenience Store | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UD | Walking directions to Sun Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Best Foods | 129 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Best Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Anrish Stores | Eaton Place, Reading, RG1 7LP | Walking directions to Anrish Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Bestfood Supermarket | Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UU | Walking directions to Bestfood Supermarket |