242 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2RD is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £329,090 , which equates to approximately £382 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Aug 2017 for £295,000. Since then, the value has increased by £34,090, representing a 11.6% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £329,090 is:

  • 10.3% lower than the average property price on Southampton Street
  • 2.5% higher than the average in the RG1 2RD postcode area
  • and 21.4% 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 11 November 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£329,090
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£382
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

242 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2RD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Nov 2021.

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 7 Sep 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 77% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
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 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG1 2RD

19 th / 50
Price Rank
2% higher than average
23 rd / 38
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
14 th / 38
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 2RD , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 38 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 23th out of 38 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£329,090
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
8 Aug 2017
£295,000
Leasehold
+56.1 %
30 Nov 2011
£189,000
Leasehold
+27.3 %
22 Feb 2011
£148,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 14 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2017
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 13 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 242 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2RD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Aug 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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