178 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,356 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £831,303 , which equates to approximately £613 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Jan 2020 for £700,000. Since then, the value has increased by £131,303, representing a 18.8% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £831,303 is:

  • 94.5% higher than the average property price on Caversham Road
  • 61.0% higher than the average in the RG1 8AZ postcode area
  • and 98.6% 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 4 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1356 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£831,303
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£613
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

178 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Nov 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 23 Jun 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 46% 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 8AZ

4 th / 22
Price Rank
61% higher than average
6 th / 12
Size Rank
46% bigger than average
3 rd / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 8AZ , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 12 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 6th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£831,303
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
2 Jan 2020
£700,000
Leasehold
+14.8 %
13 Sep 2016
£610,000
Leasehold
+82.1 %
16 Oct 2015
£335,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1410 sq ft
sale price: £316,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 1 May 2012
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 21 Apr 2011

Data Sources

The property at 178 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Jan 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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