40 Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 807 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £318,150 , which equates to approximately £394 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 May 2021 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £43,150, representing a 15.7% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £318,150 is:

  • 0.1% higher than the average property price on Chester Street
  • 21.3% higher than the average in the RG30 1LP postcode area
  • and 17.3% 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 26 January 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£318,150
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£394
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Jan 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Mar 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG30 1LP

14 th / 45
Price Rank
21% higher than average
18 th / 40
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
10 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 1LP , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 40 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 18th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£318,150
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
10 May 2021
£275,000
Leasehold
+66.7 %
3 Sep 2010
£165,000
Leasehold
+41 %
5 Apr 2002
£117,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2023
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 2 Nov 2022
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2018
rooms: 5
size: 812 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 40 Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 May 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Jan 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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