18 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £300,275 , which equates to approximately £754 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 1995 for £46,500. Since then, the value has increased by £253,775, representing a 545.8% increase, or approximately 18.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,275 is:

  • 0.1% higher than the average property price on Dovecote Road
  • 6.7% lower than the average in the RG2 8UJ postcode area
  • and 21.9% 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 4 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£300,275
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£754
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

18 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Oct 2016.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Apr 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 13.6%.

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, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RG2 8UJ

20 th / 27
Price Rank
7% lower than average
22 nd / 22
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
1 st / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
55% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8UJ , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 22 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 22th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£300,275
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+546 %
29 Sep 1995
£46,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2025

Data Sources

The property at 18 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Sep 1995. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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