18 Farrowdene Road, Reading, RG2 8SD is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,432 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £407,661 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Dec 2020 for £353,000. Since then, the value has increased by £54,661, representing a 15.5% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £407,661 is:

  • 24.5% higher than the average property price on Farrowdene Road
  • 15.8% higher than the average in the RG2 8SD postcode area
  • and 2.6% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 26 January 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1432 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£407,661
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

18 Farrowdene Road, Reading, RG2 8SD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jan 2015.

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 17 Mar 2012. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 30.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RG2 8SD

4 th / 30
Price Rank
16% higher than average
1 st / 25
Size Rank
70% bigger than average
25 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8SD , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 25 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 1st out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£407,661
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+15 %
9 Dec 2020
£353,000
Leasehold
+55.5 %
17 Sep 2013
£227,000
Leasehold
+8.6 %
21 Nov 2007
£209,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2025
rooms: 6
size: 977 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2009
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 12 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £172,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2006
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £352,000
sale date: 26 Apr 2024

Data Sources

The property at 18 Farrowdene Road, Reading, RG2 8SD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 9 Dec 2020. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jan 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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