173 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £239,417 , which equates to approximately £348 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Aug 2018 for £229,950. Since then, the value has increased by £9,467, representing a 4.1% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £239,417 is:

  • 23.4% lower than the average property price on Elm Park
  • 2.7% higher than the average in the RG30 2HU postcode area
  • and 37.7% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 November 2008, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG30 2HU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£239,417
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£348
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

173 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Sep 2020.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Nov 2008, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG30 2HU

3 rd / 34
Price Rank
3% higher than average
5 th / 31
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
24 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 2HU , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 34. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 31 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 5th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£239,417
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
10 Aug 2018
£229,950
Leasehold
+84 %
12 Feb 2009
£125,000
Leasehold
-23.1 %
14 Feb 2006
£162,500
Leasehold
+2.8 %
12 Feb 2003
£158,000
Leasehold
+26.4 %
30 Jun 2000
£124,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

143 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 6 May 2025
165 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
157 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
137 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2022
133 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2020

Data Sources

The property at 173 Elm Park, Reading, RG30 2HU appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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