19 Helston Gardens, Reading, RG2 7QP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 635 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 £300,478 , which equates to approximately £473 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2016 for £252,500. Since then, the value has increased by £47,978, representing a 19.0% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £300,478 is:

  • 0.1% lower than the average property price on Helston Gardens
  • 14.0% lower than the average in the RG2 7QP postcode area
  • and 28.2% 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 8 October 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
635 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£300,478
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£473
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

19 Helston Gardens, Reading, RG2 7QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Jul 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Sale History

Today
£300,478
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
12 Dec 2016
£252,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2016
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2019
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £326,500
sale date: 31 Aug 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 27 Aug 2021

Data Sources

The property at 19 Helston Gardens, Reading, RG2 7QP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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