157 Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YW is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,615 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 £875,882 , which equates to approximately £542 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Mar 2025 for £875,000. Since then, the value has increased by £882, representing a 0.1% increase, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £875,882 is:

  • 24.9% higher than the average property price on Long Lane
  • 11.2% higher than the average in the RG31 6YW postcode area

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 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 11 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1615 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£875,882
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£542
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

157 Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG31 6YW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Nov 2024.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 7 Jan 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 93% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG31 6YW

11 th / 33
Price Rank
11% higher than average
8 th / 15
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
3 rd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG31 6YW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 11th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 15 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 8th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£875,882
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
14 Mar 2025
£875,000
Leasehold
+110.8 %
14 Jun 2010
£415,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £605,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £528,795
sale date: 30 Sep 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £595,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1582 sq ft
sale price: £590,000
sale date: 17 May 2018
rooms: 8
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2005

Data Sources

The property at 157 Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YW appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Mar 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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