256 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HN is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,141 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £311,434 , which equates to approximately £273 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Mar 2012 for £176,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,434, representing a 77.0% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £311,434 is:

  • 44.7% lower than the average property price on Basingstoke Road
  • 0.7% higher than the average in the RG2 0HN postcode area
  • and 25.6% 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 1 December 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1141 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£311,434
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£273
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

256 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Dec 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 29 Dec 2011. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
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 82% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0HN

8 th / 19
Price Rank
1% higher than average
2 nd / 17
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
14 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0HN , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 17 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 2nd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£311,434
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
30 Mar 2012
£176,000
Leasehold
+61.5 %
9 Mar 2001
£109,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £345,000
sale date: 21 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2005
rooms: 5
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 7 Jul 2004
rooms: 6
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 4 May 2001
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £73,000
sale date: 12 Oct 1998

Data Sources

The property at 256 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Mar 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Dec 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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