2 The Short, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BP is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,292 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 £612,695 , which equates to approximately £474 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Apr 2004 for £291,500. Since then, the value has increased by £321,195, representing a 110.2% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £612,695 is:

  • 63.6% higher than the average property price on The Short
  • 25.3% higher than the average in the RG8 8BP postcode area
  • and 64.3% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

View sold house prices in RG8 8BP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1292 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£612,695
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£474
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 The Short, Purley On Thames, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8BP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Dec 2019.

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 26 Oct 2009. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to roof room(s), ceiling insulated, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 21% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Roof room(s), ceiling insulated
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 81% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG8 8BP

3 rd / 14
Price Rank
25% higher than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG8 8BP , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 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 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£612,695
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+110 %
14 Apr 2004
£291,500
Leasehold
+128.6 %
12 Jul 2002
£127,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

1 The Short, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BP
rooms: 6
size: 1471 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 6 Apr 2009

Data Sources

The property at 2 The Short, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Apr 2004. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Dec 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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