23 Swallows Croft, Reading, RG1 6EH is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £217,387 , which equates to approximately £354 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jul 2013 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £72,387, representing a 49.9% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £217,387 is:

  • 32.5% lower than the average property price on Swallows Croft
  • 31.1% lower than the average in the RG1 6EH postcode area
  • and 43.5% lower 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 12 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG1 6EH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£217,387
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£354
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

23 Swallows Croft, Reading, RG1 6EH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jul 2022.

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 4 Apr 2011, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 1.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 6EH

43 rd / 64
Price Rank
31% lower than average
28 th / 57
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
34 th / 57
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 6EH , this flat's estimated value ranks 43th out of 64. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th out of 57 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 28th out of 57 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£217,387
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
26 Jul 2013
£145,000
Leasehold
-8.5 %
20 Oct 2006
£158,500
Leasehold
+6.7 %
17 Dec 2004
£148,500
Leasehold
+20.8 %
30 Mar 2001
£122,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £174,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2022

Data Sources

The property at 23 Swallows Croft, Reading, RG1 6EH appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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