Recreation Lane - RG7 1ED
Key Postcode Insights
RG7 1ED is a residential postcode situated on Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 165th largest and 742nd most expensive of the 1,425 postcodes in the RG7 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £564,175
- 10 Year change
- up 10.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,963pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 44.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £418/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
RG7 1ED is a residential postcode situated on Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 165th largest and 742nd most expensive of the 1,425 postcodes in the RG7 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £564,175
- 10 Year change
- up 10.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,963pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 44.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £418/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin RG7 1ED
- 1 Bernard Cottages Recreation Lane
3 Bed Period House
- 2 Bernard Cottages Recreation Lane
4 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in RG7 1ED sold for £550,000 on 29th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 3.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £564,175.
The RG7 1ED Sales Market has increased by 10.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.6% | £564,175 |
| June 2025 | -0.4% | £585,498 |
| June 2024 | 0.7% | £587,809 |
| June 2023 | 1.2% | £583,539 |
| June 2022 | 8.2% | £576,529 |
| June 2021 | 4.1% | £533,029 |
| June 2020 | -0.1% | £512,213 |
| June 2019 | -1.8% | £512,538 |
| June 2018 | 0% | £521,934 |
| June 2017 | 2.5% | £522,021 |
| June 2016 | 13.1% | £509,333 |
| June 2015 | 12.7% | £450,492 |
| June 2014 | 13.3% | £399,776 |
| June 2013 | 4% | £353,001 |
| June 2012 | 1.5% | £339,326 |
| June 2011 | -1.8% | £334,274 |
| June 2010 | 10.3% | £340,380 |
| June 2009 | -10.7% | £308,688 |
| June 2008 | -2.9% | £345,867 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £356,029 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,963.
The RG7 1ED Rental Market has increased by 44.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £1,963pcm |
| June 2025 | 3% | £1,915pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.3% | £1,859pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.6% | £1,765pcm |
| June 2022 | 11% | £1,582pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.6% | £1,425pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.6% | £1,349pcm |
| June 2019 | 1% | £1,356pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.1% | £1,342pcm |
| June 2017 | -1.3% | £1,341pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.8% | £1,359pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.3% | £1,296pcm |
| June 2014 | 6.6% | £1,220pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £1,144pcm |
| June 2012 | 4% | £1,118pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.9% | £1,075pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.9% | £1,035pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.5% | £977pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.1% | £1,068pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,047pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 29th August 2025 for £550,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.6%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
RG7 1ED has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£550,000 | 3 Bed House1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED
- Sold Dec 2014£330,000 | 3 Bed House1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED
- Sold Dec 2014£470,000 | 4 Bed House2 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED2 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED
- Sold Mar 2006£342,500 | 4 Bed House2 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED2 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED
Nearby Postcodes
RG7 1ED is the 165th largest and the 742nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,425 postcodes in the RG7 area.
- RG7 1EA, Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7RG7 1EA1 Addresses|25 m away
- RG7 1EB, Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7RG7 1EB1 Addresses|25 m away
- RG7 1EJ, Orchard Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7RG7 1EJ18 Addresses|46 m away
- RG7 1DY, Clares Green Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7RG7 1DY24 Addresses|103 m away
- RG7 1EF, Appletree Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7RG7 1EF17 Addresses|112 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- period house (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2025£550,000 | 3 Bed House1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED
- Sold Dec 2014£470,000 | 4 Bed House2 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED2 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1ED
- Sold Nov 2009£409,250 | 4 Bed HouseDoone Glen, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1EADoone Glen, Recreation Lane, Reading, RG7 1EA
Schools Nearby
- Lambs Lane Primary School1.2 km away
- Alder Grove Church of England Primary School1.3 km away
- Grazeley Church of England Primary School1.7 km away
- Oakbank School800 m away
- Hartland High School3.2 km away
- Reading Girls' School4.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to RG7 1ED is Reading Green Park station, which is 3.9 kilometres away.
- Reading Green Park|3.9 km away
- Mortimer|5.3 km away
- Earley|6.1 km away
- Reading West|6.7 km away
