Watlington Street - RG1 4RS
Key Postcode Insights
RG1 4RS is a residential postcode situated on Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 332nd largest and 155th most expensive of the 1,007 postcodes in the RG1 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 12 properties: 1 house and 11 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £221,841
- 10 Year change
- down 13.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,324pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 29.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £420/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RG1 4RS is a residential postcode situated on Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 332nd largest and 155th most expensive of the 1,007 postcodes in the RG1 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 12 properties: 1 house and 11 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £221,841
- 10 Year change
- down 13.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,324pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 29.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £420/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.2%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin RG1 4RS
- 46 Watlington Street
Building | 4 Flats
- 48 Watlington Street
5 Bed Period House
- 50 Watlington Street
Building | 3 Flats
- 52 Watlington Street
Building | 4 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RG1 4RS sold for £725,000 on 18th June 2018. Since then prices are up an average of 6.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £221,841.
The RG1 4RS Sales Market has decreased by 13.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.8% | £221,841 |
| June 2025 | -3% | £230,611 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £237,808 |
| June 2023 | -1.6% | £237,082 |
| June 2022 | 3.4% | £241,002 |
| June 2021 | -1.5% | £233,084 |
| June 2020 | -1% | £236,735 |
| June 2019 | -1.8% | £239,105 |
| June 2018 | -4.2% | £243,372 |
| June 2017 | -1.2% | £254,171 |
| June 2016 | 15.3% | £257,246 |
| June 2015 | 12.6% | £223,151 |
| June 2014 | 13.9% | £198,113 |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £173,870 |
| June 2012 | 1.9% | £169,327 |
| June 2011 | -3.3% | £166,228 |
| June 2010 | 6.2% | £171,946 |
| June 2009 | -11.3% | £161,975 |
| June 2008 | -4.9% | £182,603 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £192,038 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,324.
The RG1 4RS Rental Market has increased by 29.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,324pcm |
| June 2025 | 0.4% | £1,291pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £1,286pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.9% | £1,204pcm |
| June 2022 | 8% | £1,076pcm |
| June 2021 | -0.7% | £997pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £1,004pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £999pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.4% | £1,000pcm |
| June 2017 | -3.3% | £987pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.2% | £1,020pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.3% | £1,008pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.9% | £939pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.9% | £887pcm |
| June 2012 | 4% | £871pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.4% | £837pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.9% | £809pcm |
| June 2009 | -9.8% | £802pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.1% | £890pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £880pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 18th June 2018 for £725,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 6.1%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
RG1 4RS has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2018£725,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 1, 46, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RSFlat 1, 46, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RS
- Sold Sep 2016£500,000 | 5 Bed House48, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RS48, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RS
- Sold Oct 2014£380,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 1, 46, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RSFlat 1, 46, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RS
- Sold Jul 2000£94,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 1, 46, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RSFlat 1, 46, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RS
Nearby Postcodes
RG1 4RS is the 332nd largest and the 155th most expensive postcode out of the 1,007 postcodes in the RG1 area.
- RG1 4RT, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1RG1 4RT23 Addresses|49 m away
- RG1 4RB, The Grove, Reading, RG1RG1 4RB28 Addresses|70 m away
- RG1 4RD, Boult Street, Reading, RG1RG1 4RD11 Addresses|70 m away
- RG1 4RQ, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1RG1 4RQ25 Addresses|72 m away
- RG1 4RF, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1RG1 4RF18 Addresses|73 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 11 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- period house (1)
- period flat (11)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (3)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2018£725,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 1, 46, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RSFlat 1, 46, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RS
- Sold Jan 2022£665,000 | 5 Bed House54, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RT54, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RT
- Sold Jul 2024£643,000 | 5 Bed House60, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RT60, Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RT
Schools Nearby
- St John's Church of England Primary School600 m away
- Katesgrove Primary School800 m away
- New Town Primary School900 m away
- Kendrick School300 m away
- Reading School700 m away
- Maiden Erlegh School in Reading1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RG1 4RS is Reading station, which is 900 metres away.
- Reading|900 m away
- Reading West|2.0 km away
- Earley|3.3 km away
- Reading Green Park|3.9 km away
