160 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 721 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 £426,935 , which equates to approximately £592 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Sep 2024 for £430,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £3,065, representing a 0.7% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £426,935 is:

  • 21.4% higher than the average property price on Elgar Road
  • 11.8% higher than the average in the RG2 0BN postcode area
  • and 2.0% higher 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 6 January 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG2 0BN

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£426,935
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£592
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

160 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jan 2024.

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 11 May 2017. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0BN

1 st / 39
Price Rank
12% higher than average
31 st / 33
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
1 st / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
45% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0BN , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 33 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 31th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£426,935
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
13 Sep 2024
£430,000
Leasehold
+8.9 %
16 Aug 2017
£395,000
Leasehold
+58 %
15 Jul 2013
£250,000
Leasehold
+21.4 %
23 Jan 2003
£206,000
Leasehold
+135.4 %
27 Feb 1998
£87,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £294,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2023
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 25 Nov 2011
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2010
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 25 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2024

Data Sources

The property at 160 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BN appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Sep 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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