2 York Road, Reading, RG1 8DX is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 441 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £192,733 , which equates to approximately £437 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Jun 1997 for £34,000. Since then, the value has increased by £158,733, representing a 466.9% increase, or approximately 16.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £192,733 is:

  • 42.4% lower than the average property price on York Road
  • 41.9% lower than the average in the RG1 8DX postcode area
  • and 53.9% 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 5 October 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
441 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£192,733
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£437
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

2 York Road, Reading, RG1 8DX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Oct 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Sep 2023, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 88.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 350 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 8DX

57 th / 57
Price Rank
42% lower than average
47 th / 47
Size Rank
39% smaller than average
36 th / 47
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 8DX , this flat's estimated value ranks 57th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 36th out of 47 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 47th out of 47 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£192,733
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+467 %
30 Jun 1997
£34,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £88,600
sale date: 3 Mar 2004

Data Sources

The property at 2 York Road, Reading, RG1 8DX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Jun 1997. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Oct 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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