178 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 893 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 £279,563 , which equates to approximately £313 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Dec 1996 for £47,500. Since then, the value has increased by £232,063, representing a 488.6% increase, or approximately 16.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £279,563 is:

  • 24.6% lower than the average property price on Northumberland Avenue
  • 14.9% lower than the average in the RG2 7PU postcode area
  • and 33.2% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 March 2009, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG2 7PU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£279,563
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£313
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

178 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Sep 2019.

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 20 Mar 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 102.9%.

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 hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RG2 7PU

13 th / 15
Price Rank
15% lower than average
6 th / 13
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
10 th / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 7PU , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 13 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 6th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£279,563
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+489 %
20 Dec 1996
£47,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £418,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 839 sq ft
sale price: £169,000
sale date: 14 May 2010
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2006
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £400,250
sale date: 5 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2024

Data Sources

The property at 178 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Dec 1996. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Sep 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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