34 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,055 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 £289,255 , which equates to approximately £274 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Mar 2015 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £84,255, representing a 41.1% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £289,255 is:

  • 11.1% lower than the average property price on Essex Street
  • 12.3% lower than the average in the RG2 0EH postcode area
  • and 30.9% 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 4 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£289,255
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£274
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

34 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Aug 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Feb 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 93.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from from secondary system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 73% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0EH

51 st / 57
Price Rank
12% lower than average
21 st / 44
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
37 th / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0EH , this house's estimated value ranks 51th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 37th out of 44 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 21th out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£289,255
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
25 Mar 2015
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2023
rooms: 6
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2023
rooms: 6
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £266,000
sale date: 17 May 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2021

Data Sources

The property at 34 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Mar 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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