Castle Street, Reading

House prices, sold prices and local information for RG1 7SN, RG1 7SB, RG1 7QB.

Average price (last 12 months)
£250,000
1 sale
Average price (since 2016)
£218,125
20 sales
Price range
£165k – £295k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
6 Jan 2026
RG1 7SN

At a glance

House prices£218k averageSince 2016 (few recent sales) CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationAbout averageDecile 5 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Flood riskIn a flood warning areaCheck the GOV.UK long-term risk Nearest station10 min walkReading station Schools1 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles, 1 Outstanding Ultrafast broadband1% of homesNational average 80%

20 property sales on Castle Street, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £250,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £218,125. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time.

House prices on Castle Street compared

RG1 postcode area£302,096
Reading£377,413
England & Wales£356,718

Average sale price over the last 12 months. Castle Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG1 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £207,167 (9 sales)2016£207k2017: £236,000 (1 sales)2017£236k2019: £172,000 (1 sales)2019£172k2020: £232,500 (2 sales)2020£233k2021: £230,000 (1 sales)2021£230k2022: £252,500 (2 sales)2022£253k2024: £243,000 (1 sales)2024£243k2025: £198,500 (2 sales)2025£199k2026: £250,000 (1 sales)2026£250k

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Flat20£218,1256 Jan 2026

Sold prices on Castle Street

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
Flat 4, Talbot House, 55, Castle Street RG1 7SN 6 Jan 2026£250,000 FlatLeasehold
8, Castle Street RG1 7RD 17 Nov 2025£520,000 DetachedFreehold
Flat 5, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 28 Mar 2025£166,000 FlatLeasehold
57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 13 Feb 2025£229,363 OtherFreehold
Flat 11, Castle Gate, 114, Castle Street RG1 7QB 6 Jan 2025£231,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 1, Castle Gate, 114, Castle Street RG1 7QB 6 Dec 2024£243,000 FlatLeasehold
John Adams House, 29, Castle Street RG1 7SB 5 Dec 2024£595,000 OtherFreehold
The Sun Inn, 16, Castle Street RG1 7RD 23 Nov 2023£750,000 OtherFreehold
Flat 11, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 20 Nov 2023£160,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 10, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 16 Dec 2022£180,000 FlatLeasehold
33, Castle Street RG1 7SB 20 Jul 2022£1,000,000 OtherFreehold
87, Castle Street RG1 7SN 12 Jul 2022£5,750,000 OtherFreehold
Flat 3, 3 - 5, Castle Street RG1 7SB 7 Jul 2022£265,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 2, 3 - 5, Castle Street RG1 7SB 7 Jul 2022£265,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 1, 3 - 5, Castle Street RG1 7SB 7 Jul 2022£265,000 OtherLeasehold
51, Castle Street RG1 7SN 20 Jun 2022£410,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 2, St. Marys Grove, Castle Street RG1 7RQ 20 May 2022£255,000 FlatLeasehold
3, 7, Castle Street RG1 7SB 21 Apr 2022£182,500 FlatLeasehold
Flat 4, Talbot House, 55, Castle Street RG1 7SN 28 Jan 2022£250,000 FlatLeasehold
9, Castle Street RG1 7SB 18 Nov 2021£660,000 OtherFreehold
Flat 1, Blackall Court, 25, Castle Street RG1 7RY 23 Jul 2021£230,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 12, Castle Gate, 114, Castle Street RG1 7QB 18 Dec 2020£245,000 FlatLeasehold
59, Castle Street RG1 7SN 29 May 2020£350,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 10, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 14 Feb 2020£220,000 FlatLeasehold
35, Castle Street RG1 7SB 4 Oct 2019£18,000 OtherLeasehold
Flat 6, Blackall Court, 25, Castle Street RG1 7RY 13 Sep 2019£172,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 4, Blackall Court, 25, Castle Street RG1 7RY 27 Feb 2019£188,500 FlatLeasehold
2, 7, Castle Street RG1 7SB 3 Apr 2018£192,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 2, 3 - 5, Castle Street RG1 7SB 8 Mar 2018£285,000 FlatLeasehold
11, Castle Street RG1 7SB 12 Jan 2018£50,000 OtherLeasehold
Flat 1-5, 7, Castle Street RG1 7SB 22 Nov 2017£25,000 OtherFreehold
9, Castle Street RG1 7SB 8 Nov 2017£725,000 OtherFreehold
Flat 5, Blackall Court, 25, Castle Street RG1 7RY 21 Apr 2017£250,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 2, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 18 Jan 2017£175,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 10, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 5 Jan 2017£236,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 5, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 16 Dec 2016£196,500 FlatLeasehold
Flat 2, Castle Gate, 114, Castle Street RG1 7QB 2 Dec 2016£295,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 12, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 25 Nov 2016£267,950 FlatLeasehold
Flat 3, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 16 Nov 2016£195,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 4, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 10 Nov 2016£165,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 9, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 9 Nov 2016£200,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 6, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 2 Nov 2016£210,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 11, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 19 Oct 2016£210,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 8, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 19 Oct 2016£193,000 FlatLeasehold
Flat 1, 57, Castle Street RG1 7SN 19 Oct 2016£200,000 FlatLeasehold
11, Castle Street RG1 7SB 12 Aug 2016£150,000 OtherLeasehold

Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.

Sale history: homes sold more than once

AddressSalesChange
Flat 4, Talbot House, 55, Castle Street £250,000 (Jan 2022) → £250,000 (Jan 2026) +0%
over 4 yrs
Flat 5, 57, Castle Street £196,500 (Dec 2016) → £166,000 (Mar 2025) -16%
over 8 yrs
Flat 11, 57, Castle Street £210,000 (Oct 2016) → £160,000 (Nov 2023) -24%
over 7 yrs
Flat 10, 57, Castle Street £236,000 (Jan 2017) → £220,000 (Feb 2020) → £180,000 (Dec 2022) -24%
over 6 yrs
Flat 2, 3 - 5, Castle Street £285,000 (Mar 2018) → £265,000 (Jul 2022) -7%
over 4 yrs
9, Castle Street £725,000 (Nov 2017) → £660,000 (Nov 2021) -9%
over 4 yrs
11, Castle Street £150,000 (Aug 2016) → £50,000 (Jan 2018) -67%
over 1 yr

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Crime and flood risk near Castle Street

Crime

911 crimes were reported within about a mile of Castle Street in August 2026.

Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):

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Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).

Violence & sexual offences276
Shoplifting168
Anti-social behaviour90
Other theft88
Public order76
Criminal damage & arson55

Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.

Flood risk

Castle Street is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:

  • River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
  • River Thames at Reading and Caversham Flood warning area
  • River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning Flood alert area
  • River Kennet from Theale down to Reading Flood warning area
  • Properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas Flood warning area

Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.

Schools near Castle Street

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Coley Primary School 250 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.2 mi
Katesgrove Primary School 674 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.3 mi
Civitas Academy 374 pupils Primary 4–11 Report 0.5 mi
All Saints Junior School 99 pupils Primary 7–11 Report 0.5 mi
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 60 pupils Primary Church of England 5–7 Report 0.5 mi
The Deenway Montessori School 59 pupils Other independent school 3–16 Report 0.5 mi
Oxford Road Community School 244 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.5 mi
Kendrick School 939 pupils Secondary 11–18 Outstanding Report 0.5 mi

Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.

Getting around and local GPs

Train stations

  • Reading station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
  • Reading station 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
  • Reading West station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Castle Street (stop CQ, Castle Street) 1 min walk
  • Castle Street (stop CP, Castle Street) 1 min walk
  • St Marys Butts (stop CA, St Marys Butts) 3 min walk
  • Bridge Street (stop MI, Bridge Street) 3 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Broad Street Health Centre
    1St Floor, Broad St Hc, Reading · 0.2 mi
  • Abbey Medical Centre
    1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading · 0.2 mi
  • Chatham Street Surgery
    121 Chatham Street, Reading · 0.3 mi
  • London Street Surgery
    72 London Street, Reading · 0.4 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.

Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned22.9%62.5%
Private rented63.5%20.3%
Social rented13.5%17.1%
Households690

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1512.0%17.4%
Aged 15–6480.1%64.1%
Aged 65+7.9%18.6%
Residents1,284

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)98%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)1%80%
Gigabit-capable0%80%

Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

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