217 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2RB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,475 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £506,807 , which equates to approximately £344 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jan 2014 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £191,807, representing a 60.9% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £506,807 is:

  • 38.1% higher than the average property price on Southampton Street
  • 55.6% higher than the average in the RG1 2RB postcode area
  • and 21.1% higher 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 27 November 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1475 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£506,807
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£344
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

217 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2RB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Nov 2023.

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 18 Jun 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from community scheme to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system was changed from community scheme to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 59% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 2RB

1 st / 20
Price Rank
56% higher than average
2 nd / 16
Size Rank
58% bigger than average
6 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 2RB , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£506,807
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+61 %
22 Jan 2014
£315,000
Leasehold
+12.5 %
16 May 2005
£280,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2016
rooms: 6
size: 1270 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2014
rooms: 7
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1485 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2022

Data Sources

The property at 217 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2RB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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