12 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 679 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 3-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £235,828 , which equates to approximately £348 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Nov 2013 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £75,828, representing a 47.4% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £235,828 is:

  • 6.5% lower than the average property price on Epping Close
  • 6.3% lower than the average in the RG1 7YD postcode area
  • and 38.7% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

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 2 August 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
679 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 3
Price (estimate)
£235,828
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£348
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Aug 2010.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jan 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 7YD

15 th / 23
Price Rank
6% lower than average
4 th / 18
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
17 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7YD , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 18 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 4th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£235,828
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+47 %
29 Nov 2013
£160,000
Leasehold
+8.1 %
8 Apr 2011
£148,000
Leasehold
+69.1 %
29 Sep 2000
£87,500
Leasehold
+75 %
4 Sep 1997
£50,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £148,100
sale date: 4 Dec 2020
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2018
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2017
rooms: 3
size: 634 sq ft
sale price: £212,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2017

Data Sources

The property at 12 Epping Close, Reading, RG1 7YD appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Nov 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Aug 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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