16 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £367,295 , which equates to approximately £392 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2007 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £147,295, representing a 67.0% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £367,295 is:

  • 22.6% higher than the average property price on Charles Street
  • 22.1% higher than the average in the RG1 7DB postcode area
  • and 12.2% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 August 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG1 7DB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£367,295
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£392
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Aug 2022.

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 1 Sep 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 90% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 7DB

7 th / 43
Price Rank
22% higher than average
14 th / 32
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
14 th / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7DB , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 32 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£367,295
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
28 Sep 2007
£220,000
Leasehold
+48.1 %
5 Jul 2002
£148,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

19 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2025
42 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 3 Feb 2023
40 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB
rooms: 5
size: 940 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2021
30 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £288,000
sale date: 14 Oct 2016
12 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2016

Data Sources

The property at 16 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Aug 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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