12 Waterside Drive, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8AQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £342,627 , which equates to approximately £430 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Aug 2019 for £280,000. Since then, the value has increased by £62,627, representing a 22.4% increase, or approximately 3.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £342,627 is:

  • 24.1% lower than the average property price on Waterside Drive
  • 16.9% lower than the average in the RG8 8AQ postcode area
  • and 8.1% 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 15 February 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£342,627
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£430
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

12 Waterside Drive, Purley On Thames, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8AQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Feb 2019.

This property has a heating system that uses warm air distribution, powered by mains gas. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Sep 2013. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Warm air, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG8 8AQ

33 rd / 35
Price Rank
17% lower than average
23 rd / 28
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
21 st / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in RG8 8AQ , this house's estimated value ranks 33th out of 35. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 28 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 23th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£342,627
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
15 Aug 2019
£280,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 772 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2021
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2020
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £308,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2017
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2013
rooms: 5
size: 806 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2011

Data Sources

The property at 12 Waterside Drive, Purley On Thames, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8AQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 15 Aug 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Feb 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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