16 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PW is a freehold detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,561 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 £539,084 , which equates to approximately £345 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 1996 for £97,500. Since then, the value has increased by £441,584, representing a 452.9% increase, or approximately 15.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £539,084 is:

  • 45.4% higher than the average property price on Northumberland Avenue
  • 44.0% higher than the average in the RG2 7PW postcode area
  • and 28.8% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 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 14 June 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG2 7PW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1561 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£539,084
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£345
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jun 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 26 Apr 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 7PW

4 th / 32
Price Rank
44% higher than average
2 nd / 24
Size Rank
60% bigger than average
19 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 7PW , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 32. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 24 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 2nd out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£539,084
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+453 %
27 Sep 1996
£97,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £625,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2018

Data Sources

The property at 16 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Sep 1996. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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