1 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BB is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,173 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £576,224 , which equates to approximately £491 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Aug 2013 for £365,000. Since then, the value has increased by £211,224, representing a 57.9% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £576,224 is:

  • 8.9% lower than the average property price on Hazel Road
  • 10.6% lower than the average in the RG8 8BB postcode area

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 8 March 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1173 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£576,224
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£491
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8BB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 2013.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 May 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 43.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to timber frame, with additional insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, with additional insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG8 8BB

15 th / 19
Price Rank
11% lower than average
10 th / 12
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
2 nd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG8 8BB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 15th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 12 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£576,224
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+58 %
14 Aug 2013
£365,000
Leasehold
+55.3 %
12 Oct 2012
£235,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1013 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 12 Jun 1998
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 29 Jan 1997

Data Sources

The property at 1 Hazel Road, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Aug 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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