2 Somerton Gardens, Earley, Reading, RG6 5XG is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,152 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £694,615 , which equates to approximately £603 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Feb 2013 for £385,000. Since then, the value has increased by £309,615, representing a 80.4% increase, or approximately 6.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £694,615 is:

  • 4.7% higher than the average property price on Somerton Gardens
  • 7.6% higher than the average in the RG6 5XG postcode area
  • and 33.6% higher 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 11 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1152 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£694,615
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£603
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Somerton Gardens, Earley, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 5XG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Oct 2014.

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 12 Sep 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 18.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG6 5XG

5 th / 16
Price Rank
8% higher than average
10 th / 11
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
1 st / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG6 5XG , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 11 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 10th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£694,615
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
18 Feb 2013
£385,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £393,500
sale date: 23 Jul 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £209,950
sale date: 31 Mar 2000
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £149,800
sale date: 24 Aug 1998
rooms: 7
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 13 Sep 1996

Data Sources

The property at 2 Somerton Gardens, Earley, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 5XG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Feb 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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