38 Dark Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6QY is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,873 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £842,683 , which equates to approximately £450 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Nov 2021 for £766,000. Since then, the value has increased by £76,683, representing a 10.0% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £842,683 is:

  • 64.4% higher than the average property price on Dark Lane
  • 73.1% higher than the average in the RG31 6QY postcode area
  • and 126.0% 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 23 August 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG31 6QY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1873 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£842,683
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£450
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Dark Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG31 6QY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Aug 2021.

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 27 Mar 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 30.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 65% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 45% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG31 6QY

1 st / 11
Price Rank
73% higher than average
1 st / 9
Size Rank
76% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG31 6QY , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 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 1st out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£842,683
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
11 Nov 2021
£766,000
Leasehold
+30.9 %
3 Nov 2015
£585,000
Leasehold
+24.5 %
15 Aug 2012
£470,000
Leasehold
+95.9 %
23 Jan 2004
£239,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2104 sq ft
sale price: £149,950
sale date: 31 Jul 1997

Data Sources

The property at 38 Dark Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6QY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Nov 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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