249 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 893 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 £323,127 , which equates to approximately £362 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Apr 2015 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £93,127, representing a 40.5% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £323,127 is:

  • 0.5% higher than the average property price on Wensley Road
  • 4.0% higher than the average in the RG1 6EE postcode area
  • and 22.8% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 6EE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£323,127
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£362
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

249 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Jun 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% 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, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 6EE

6 th / 19
Price Rank
4% higher than average
11 th / 15
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
5 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 6EE , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 15 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£323,127
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
29 Apr 2015
£230,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

263 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE
rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 14 Dec 2022
261 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2019
267 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2019
217 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £257,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2019
287 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2016

Data Sources

The property at 249 Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 29 Apr 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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