25 Southern Hill, Reading, RG1 5ES is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 549 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 £232,536 , which equates to approximately £424 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Sep 2009 for £141,750. Since then, the value has increased by £90,786, representing a 64.0% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £232,536 is:

  • 15.9% lower than the average property price on Southern Hill
  • 13.5% lower than the average in the RG1 5ES postcode area
  • and 44.4% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 November 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£232,536
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£424
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

25 Southern Hill, Reading, RG1 5ES has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Nov 2020.

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 23 Mar 2009, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 69.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 5ES

30 th / 33
Price Rank
13% lower than average
16 th / 30
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
26 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 5ES , this flat's estimated value ranks 30th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 30 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 16th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£232,536
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
21 Sep 2009
£141,750
Leasehold
+26.6 %
9 Jun 2005
£112,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2024
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £197,875
sale date: 10 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2021
rooms: 2
size: 498 sq ft
sale price: £209,950
sale date: 4 Jul 2018
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 18 May 2018

Data Sources

The property at 25 Southern Hill, Reading, RG1 5ES appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Sep 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Nov 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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