157 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 635 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £213,556 , which equates to approximately £336 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2024 for £220,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £6,444, representing a 2.9% decrease, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £213,556 is:

  • 31.7% lower than the average property price on Elm Park
  • 8.4% lower than the average in the RG30 2HU postcode area
  • and 44.5% 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 24 May 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£213,556
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£336
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

157 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 May 2021.

This property uses electric room 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 14 Feb 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak, no cylinder thermostat to electric immersion, off-peak, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG30 2HU

18 th / 34
Price Rank
8% lower than average
9 th / 31
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
23 rd / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 2HU , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 31 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 9th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£213,556
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
30 Aug 2024
£220,000
Leasehold
+6.8 %
1 Nov 2018
£206,000
Leasehold
+36.9 %
23 Jul 2013
£150,500
Leasehold
-1.6 %
28 Nov 2005
£153,000
Leasehold
+10.9 %
26 Sep 2003
£138,000
Leasehold
+17 %
3 Jul 2000
£117,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 6 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 14 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 157 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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