247 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 926 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 £280,503 , which equates to approximately £303 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 May 2013 for £166,000. Since then, the value has increased by £114,503, representing a 69.0% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £280,503 is:

  • 24.4% lower than the average property price on Northumberland Avenue
  • 17.2% lower than the average in the RG2 7PZ postcode area
  • and 33.0% 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 10 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£280,503
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£303
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

247 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Nov 2014.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Oct 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 26.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 7PZ

15 th / 15
Price Rank
17% lower than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 7PZ , this house's estimated value ranks 15th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£280,503
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
10 May 2013
£166,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2017
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 11 Feb 2015
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 10 May 2013
rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2012
rooms: 5
size: 916 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 15 May 2012

Data Sources

The property at 247 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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