26 Lorne Street, Reading, RG1 7YN is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,281 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 £435,377 , which equates to approximately £340 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jan 2001 for £142,000. Since then, the value has increased by £293,377, representing a 206.6% increase, or approximately 8.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £435,377 is:

  • 9.1% higher than the average property price on Lorne Street
  • 3.5% lower than the average in the RG1 7YN postcode area
  • and 4.0% higher 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 6 December 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1281 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£435,377
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£340
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

26 Lorne Street, Reading, RG1 7YN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Dec 2022.

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 19 Oct 2016, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG1 7YN

13 th / 18
Price Rank
3% lower than average
7 th / 14
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
11 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7YN , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 14 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 7th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£435,377
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+207 %
18 Jan 2001
£142,000
Leasehold
+94.5 %
14 Nov 1997
£73,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1201 sq ft
sale price: £245,500
sale date: 16 Dec 2011
rooms: 6
size: 1206 sq ft
sale price: £221,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2004
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £321,000
sale date: 3 May 2024

Data Sources

The property at 26 Lorne Street, Reading, RG1 7YN appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Jan 2001. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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