197 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8DL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £311,233 , which equates to approximately £311 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2015 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £81,233, representing a 35.3% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £311,233 is:

  • 3.5% lower than the average property price on Hartland Road
  • 18.3% lower than the average in the RG2 8DL postcode area
  • and 25.6% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 May 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG2 8DL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£311,233
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£311
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

197 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8DL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 May 2025.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 May 2015, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 67.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 9% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 92% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 8DL

13 th / 13
Price Rank
18% lower than average
6 th / 8
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
7 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8DL , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 8 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 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£311,233
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
31 Jul 2015
£230,000
Leasehold
+64.3 %
6 Sep 2002
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £427,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 20 May 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2018
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2014
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £382,500
sale date: 21 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 197 Hartland Road, Reading, RG2 8DL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 May 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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