29 Songbird Close, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9AB is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £275,940 , which equates to approximately £305 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jan 2023 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £5,940, representing a 2.2% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £275,940 is:

  • 37.8% lower than the average property price on Songbird Close
  • 31.2% lower than the average in the RG2 9AB postcode area
  • and 56.9% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 July 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£275,940
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£305
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

29 Songbird Close, Shinfield, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9AB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jul 2018.

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 17 Feb 2018, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 42.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG2 9AB

18 th / 18
Price Rank
31% lower than average
4 th / 15
Size Rank
13% bigger than average
15 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
39% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 9AB , this flat's estimated value ranks 18th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 15 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 4th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£275,940
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
6 Jan 2023
£270,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2012
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 4 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 15 Sep 2009
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2004
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 17 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 29 Songbird Close, Shinfield, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9AB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jan 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jul 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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