20, Beta House Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AR is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £190,585 , which equates to approximately £354 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Nov 2009 for £118,000. Since then, the value has increased by £72,585, representing a 61.5% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £190,585 is:

  • 12.7% lower than the average property price on Southcote Road
  • 10.2% higher than the average in the RG30 2AR postcode area
  • and 50.4% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 24 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£190,585
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£354
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20, Beta House Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Feb 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 10 Sep 2020, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG30 2AR

7 th / 21
Price Rank
10% higher than average
3 rd / 21
Size Rank
28% bigger than average
18 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 2AR , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 21 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 3rd out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£190,585
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
13 Nov 2009
£118,000
Leasehold
0 %
17 Feb 2006
£118,000
Leasehold
+47.6 %
9 Mar 2001
£79,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 23 Feb 2024
rooms: 3
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 12 Nov 2018
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 30 Jan 2008

Data Sources

The property at 20, Beta House Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2AR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Nov 2009. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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