253 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 947 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 £342,751 , which equates to approximately £362 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Mar 2014 for £214,000. Since then, the value has increased by £128,751, representing a 60.2% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £342,751 is:

  • 39.1% lower than the average property price on Basingstoke Road
  • 3.2% lower than the average in the RG2 0HY postcode area
  • and 18.1% 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 February 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£342,751
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£362
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

253 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2015.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 Nov 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0HY

11 th / 16
Price Rank
3% lower than average
7 th / 11
Size Rank
8% smaller than average
7 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0HY , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£342,751
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
28 Mar 2014
£214,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2021
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 8 Jun 2018
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £207,500
sale date: 14 Jun 2013
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2010
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 253 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Mar 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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