Castle Hill - RG1 7SZ
Key Postcode Insights
RG1 7SZ is a residential postcode situated on Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 with 24 addresses.
It ranks as the 350th largest of the 1,007 postcodes in the RG1 area.
The postcode contains a total of 24 properties: 12 flats and 12 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £204,881
- 10 Year change
- down 14.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,295pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 25.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £283/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RG1 7SZ is a residential postcode situated on Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 with 24 addresses.
It ranks as the 350th largest of the 1,007 postcodes in the RG1 area.
The postcode contains a total of 24 properties: 12 flats and 12 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £204,881
- 10 Year change
- down 14.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,295pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 25.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £283/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin RG1 7SZ
- 1 Castle Hill
Building | 2 Flats
- 2 Castle Hill
Building | 2 Flats
- 3 Castle Hill
Building | 2 Flats
- 4 Castle Hill
Building | 2 Flats
- 5 Castle Hill
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RG1 7SZ sold for £250,000 on 29th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 3.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £204,881.
The RG1 7SZ Sales Market has decreased by 14.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.4% | £204,881 |
| June 2025 | -2.6% | £212,025 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £217,685 |
| June 2023 | -1.4% | £217,275 |
| June 2022 | 3% | £220,468 |
| June 2021 | -2% | £213,966 |
| June 2020 | -0.8% | £218,401 |
| June 2019 | -2.4% | £220,227 |
| June 2018 | -4.2% | £225,594 |
| June 2017 | -1.6% | £235,586 |
| June 2016 | 16.1% | £239,391 |
| June 2015 | 12.4% | £206,192 |
| June 2014 | 13.5% | £183,425 |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £161,627 |
| June 2012 | 2% | £157,383 |
| June 2011 | -3.7% | £154,234 |
| June 2010 | 5.3% | £160,086 |
| June 2009 | -12.4% | £152,094 |
| June 2008 | -4.4% | £173,680 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £181,594 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,295.
The RG1 7SZ Rental Market has increased by 25.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £1,295pcm |
| June 2025 | 0.4% | £1,259pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.7% | £1,254pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.6% | £1,175pcm |
| June 2022 | 7% | £1,053pcm |
| June 2021 | -1.5% | £984pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £998pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.4% | £994pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £998pcm |
| June 2017 | -3.3% | £996pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.1% | £1,029pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.3% | £1,008pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £940pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.9% | £892pcm |
| June 2012 | 4.1% | £875pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.4% | £841pcm |
| June 2010 | 0% | £821pcm |
| June 2009 | -10.2% | £821pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £915pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £903pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 29th August 2025 for £250,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.6%. The postcode has had a total of 28 sales since 1995.
RG1 7SZ has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£250,000 | 2 Bed Flat8 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ8 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ
- Sold Oct 2024£210,000 | 2 Bed Flat1 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ1 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ
- Sold Jun 2022£221,000 | 2 Bed Flat9 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ9 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ
- Sold Apr 2021£181,950 | 2 Bed Flat8 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ8 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ
- Sold Jul 2019£205,000 | 2 Bed Flat10 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ10 Ridgeborough Court, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SZ
Nearby Postcodes
RG1 7SZ is the 350th largest and the 224th most expensive postcode out of the 1,007 postcodes in the RG1 area.
- RG1 7RP, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 7RP59 Addresses|30 m away
- RG1 7SY, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 7SY33 Addresses|42 m away
- RG1 7RW, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 7RW17 Addresses|77 m away
- RG1 6AE, Coley Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 6AE60 Addresses|102 m away
- RG1 7RL, Castle Hill, Reading, RG1RG1 7RL16 Addresses|106 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 10 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (2)
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 School300 m away
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School500 m away
- All Saints Junior School500 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 7SZ 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