Castle Hill - RG1 7SY
Key Postcode Insights
RG1 7SY is a residential postcode situated on Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 with 33 addresses.
It ranks as the 708th largest and 17th 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 33 properties: 6 houses and 27 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £207,091
- 10 Year change
- down 8.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,214pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 34.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £315/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RG1 7SY is a residential postcode situated on Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 with 33 addresses.
It ranks as the 708th largest and 17th 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 33 properties: 6 houses and 27 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £207,091
- 10 Year change
- down 8.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,214pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 34.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £315/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin RG1 7SY
- 113 Castle Hill
5 Bed Period House
- 115 Castle Hill
Unknown
- 117 Castle Hill
Unknown
- 119 Castle Hill
5 Bed House
- 121 Castle Hill
5 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RG1 7SY sold for £96,000 on 21st January 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 3.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £207,091.
The RG1 7SY Sales Market has decreased by 8.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.2% | £207,091 |
| June 2025 | -1.6% | £214,045 |
| June 2024 | -0.1% | £217,482 |
| June 2023 | -0.9% | £217,741 |
| June 2022 | 4.7% | £219,795 |
| June 2021 | -0.4% | £209,915 |
| June 2020 | -0.7% | £210,729 |
| June 2019 | -2.2% | £212,291 |
| June 2018 | -3.7% | £216,959 |
| June 2017 | -0.4% | £225,330 |
| June 2016 | 15.9% | £226,289 |
| June 2015 | 12% | £195,325 |
| June 2014 | 14.2% | £174,360 |
| June 2013 | 2.5% | £152,693 |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £148,984 |
| June 2011 | -3.1% | £146,684 |
| June 2010 | 7.3% | £151,363 |
| June 2009 | -11.5% | £141,103 |
| June 2008 | -4.3% | £159,394 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £166,641 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,214.
The RG1 7SY Rental Market has increased by 34.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £1,214pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.4% | £1,179pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.4% | £1,162pcm |
| June 2023 | 12.2% | £1,092pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.7% | £973pcm |
| June 2021 | 0.2% | £895pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £893pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £889pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £890pcm |
| June 2017 | -2.1% | £883pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.9% | £902pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.9% | £886pcm |
| June 2014 | 6% | £829pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.7% | £782pcm |
| June 2012 | 3.6% | £769pcm |
| June 2011 | 3% | £742pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.9% | £720pcm |
| June 2009 | -9.3% | £707pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £779pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £768pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 21st January 2026 for £96,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.1%. The postcode has had a total of 83 sales since 1995.
RG1 7SY has seen 10 sales in the last three years and 4 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2026£96,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 11, 127, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SYFlat 11, 127, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY
- Sold Oct 2025£194,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat A, 123, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SYFlat A, 123, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY
- Sold Aug 2025£650,000 | 5 Bed House113, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY113, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY
- Sold Aug 2025£165,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 5, 125, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SYFlat 5, 125, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY
- Sold Jun 2025£75,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 11, 127, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SYFlat 11, 127, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY
Nearby Postcodes
RG1 7SY is the 708th largest and the 17th most expensive postcode out of the 1,007 postcodes in the RG1 area.
- RG1 7SZ, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 7SZ12 Addresses|42 m away
- RG1 7RW, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 7RW17 Addresses|63 m away
- RG1 6AE, Coley Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 6AE60 Addresses|69 m away
- RG1 7RP, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 7RP59 Addresses|69 m away
- RG1 7RL, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 7RL16 Addresses|85 m away
Property Types
- 3 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 27 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (3)
- period flat (27)
- house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 27 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (8)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (8)
- G (0)
- D (11)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2024£5,911,197 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 2, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RLFlat 2, 126, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RL
- Sold Jul 2014£760,000 | 5 Bed House160, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP160, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RP
- Sold Aug 2025£650,000 | 5 Bed House113, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY113, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY
Schools Nearby
- Coley Primary School200 m away
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School600 m away
- All Saints Junior School600 m away
- Kendrick School1.1 km away
- The WREN School1.4 km away
- River Academy1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RG1 7SY is Reading West station, which is 800 metres away.
- Reading West|800 m away
- Reading|1.0 km away
- Reading Green Park|3.0 km away
- Tilehurst|4.1 km away
