1 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,475 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £372,235 , which equates to approximately £252 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Nov 2015 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,235, representing a 26.2% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £372,235 is:

  • 22.1% higher than the average property price on Sherwood Street
  • 12.8% higher than the average in the RG30 1LJ postcode area
  • and 3.2% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 14 May 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG30 1LJ

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1475 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£372,235
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£252
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 May 2024.

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 26 Mar 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG30 1LJ

7 th / 29
Price Rank
13% higher than average
1 st / 22
Size Rank
73% bigger than average
21 st / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
35% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 1LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 22 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£372,235
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+26 %
3 Nov 2015
£295,000
Leasehold
+71.5 %
25 Feb 2009
£172,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2004

Data Sources

The property at 1 Sherwood Street, Reading, RG30 1LJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 Nov 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 May 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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