Property profile

Flat 538, Queens Road

Map showing Flat 5, 38, Queens Road, Reading

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£230,000

Flats sold in Katesgrove

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 Aug 2023
£245,000Change since last sale: −£16,000 (−6.7%)
Annualised change
−2.2% per yearReading annualised change (flats) since 2023: −0.7% per yearThis property's value fell faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £360 per sq ft
£442 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£82 per sq ft (+23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Katesgrove
£227,500Estimate vs local median: +£1,000 (+0.5%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Detached
TenureLeasehold
Floor area56 m² / 603 sq ft
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection09 Apr 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Aug 2023£245,000-13%
24 Aug 2018£280,000-

Local market

Property prices in Katesgrove

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £382
Sales (last 12 months): 138
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £337K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £382 per square foot) in Katesgrove area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,250 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Katesgrove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£476
Semi-Detached12£395,000£416
Terraced71£320,000£388
Flats54£227,500£360

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Katesgrove

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Katesgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£259,000£360,000£300,000
2017£457,500£248,000£317,000£290,000
2018£500,600£210,000£385,000£290,000
2019£353,000£267,760£350,000£278,875
2020£510,000£290,000£305,000£281,000
2021£688,500£252,500£327,250£290,000
2022—£230,000£380,000£330,000
2023£369,500£225,000£377,500£320,000
2024—£235,000£405,000£322,500
2025£550,000£210,000£416,500£322,500
2026—£240,000£375,000£317,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Katesgrove.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Katesgrove.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£417£289£336
2017£411£377£347£337
2018£401£385£350£354
2019£349£442£336£338
2020£405£433£353£339
2021£423£428£354£344
2022—£393£450£392
2023£433£376£414£383
2024—£382£400£379
2025£454£360£369£404
2026—£353£417£388
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Katesgrove.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Katesgrove in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 4AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 4AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 20266, Southern Court, Reading, RG1 4QSOtherFreehold£1,470,000
02 Apr 202615, Sidmouth Street, Reading, RG1 4QZTerracedFreehold£400,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 5, 20, South Street, Reading, RG1 4FGFlatsLeasehold£150,000
18 Jul 2025Flat 22, East View Place, East Street, Reading, RG1 4AWFlatsLeasehold£142,500
12 Jun 2026Flat 11, 15, East Street, Reading, RG1 4FFFlatsLeasehold£155,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
34 Queens Road, ReadingFreehold194 m²£110,900 (1996)
46 Queens Road, ReadingFreehold278 m²£920,000 (2023)
48 Queens Road, Reading-234 m²-
Flat 1, 36 Queens Road, Reading-33 m²-
Flat 1, 38, Queens Road, ReadingLeasehold82 m²£330,000 (2019)
Flat 1, 42 Queens Road, Reading-32 m²-
Flat 1, 50 Queens Road, Reading-33 m²-
Flat 1, Jubilee House, 52 Queens Road, ReadingLeasehold41 m²£215,000 (2022)
Flat 2, 36 Queens Road, Reading-42 m²-
Flat 2, 38, Queens Road, ReadingLeasehold39 m²£220,000 (2018)

Area insights for RG1 4AU

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Overview

Postcode RG1 4AU is located in an urban city, within the Katesgrove area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading South area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 Katesgrove is £300,000 (around £382 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £240,000 and £337,375. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Forbury Gardens.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Central Reading South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,999 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Central Reading South has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.3%

Approximately 15.3% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Central Reading South is £64,564 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from RG1 4AU.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Reading South near RG1 4AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG1 4AU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG1 4AU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miForbury GardensSmallWalking directions to Forbury Gardens
0.3 miKing George V GardensSmallWalking directions to King George V Gardens
0.3 miChocolate IslandSmallWalking directions to Chocolate Island

Area Profile

Population
521
Population density
6,307.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.89(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.83(-4%)
Burglary
7.69(+196%)
Other theft
6.51(+16%)
Public order
5.92(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
29.04%
Other White
115
22.12%
African
60
11.54%
Indian
53
10.19%
Chinese
29
5.58%
Total population: 520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
294
62.16%
Level 3 (A level)
81
17.12%
No qualifications
26
5.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
5.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
5.07%
Total 16+ residents: 473

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
152
61.04%
Other social rented
33
13.25%
Owns with a mortgage
21
8.43%
Owns outright
19
7.63%
Shared ownership
12
4.82%
Total households: 249

Schools

In the RG1 4AU postcode area, located within Central Reading South, there are 10 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for RG1 4AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableThe Deenway Montessori SchoolOther independent school
0.1 miSecondaryKendrick SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miNot applicableThe Abbey School ReadingOther independent school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 4AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG1 4AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miKing Food & Wine91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DDWalking directions to King Food & Wine
0.2 miBig Bazaar13-17 London Road, Reading, RG1 5BJWalking directions to Big Bazaar
0.2 miTesco Express5-6 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2SEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTwins News Mart65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQWalking directions to Twins News Mart
0.2 miNisha Food and Wine106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DGWalking directions to Nisha Food and Wine