3 Orchard Court, Reading, RG2 8PH is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £210,762 , which equates to approximately £502 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 1998 for £55,000. Since then, the value has increased by £155,762, representing a 283.2% increase, or approximately 10.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £210,762 is:

  • 72.6% higher than the average property price on Orchard Court
  • 79.4% higher than the average in the RG2 8PH postcode area
  • and 49.6% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 4 inspections). 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 2 December 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG2 8PH

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£210,762
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£502
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

3 Orchard Court, Reading, RG2 8PH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Dec 2021.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Nov 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 8PH

1 st / 10
Price Rank
79% higher than average
6 th / 10
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
72% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8PH , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£210,762
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+283 %
11 Sep 1998
£55,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £84,500
sale date: 19 Jan 2007
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £63,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2003
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £59,500
sale date: 10 Dec 2001
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £53,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2001
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £53,000
sale date: 5 Jan 2001

Data Sources

The property at 3 Orchard Court, Reading, RG2 8PH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Sep 1998. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Dec 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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