17 Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5BA is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 872 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 £321,628 , which equates to approximately £369 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2023 for £320,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,628, representing a 0.5% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £321,628 is:

  • 11.4% lower than the average property price on Downing Road
  • 1.8% lower than the average in the RG31 5BA postcode area
  • and 16.4% 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 29 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£321,628
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£369
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5BA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2023.

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 25 May 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG31 5BA

8 th / 18
Price Rank
2% lower than average
7 th / 18
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
14 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG31 5BA , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 18 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 7th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£321,628
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
29 Aug 2023
£320,000
Leasehold
+19.9 %
17 Jul 2015
£267,000
Leasehold
+33.5 %
27 Apr 2007
£199,950
Leasehold
+14.3 %
12 Aug 2004
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2025
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £326,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £293,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £261,500
sale date: 20 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 17 Downing Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5BA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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