40 Margaret Close, Reading, RG2 8PU is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,001 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 £330,872 , which equates to approximately £331 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Aug 2015 for £246,500. Since then, the value has increased by £84,372, representing a 34.2% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £330,872 is:

  • 1.5% lower than the average property price on Margaret Close
  • 0.4% lower than the average in the RG2 8PU postcode area
  • and 13.9% 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 2 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG2 8PU

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£330,872
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£331
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Margaret Close, Reading, RG2 8PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Jul 2025.

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 18 May 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity and external insulation to cavity wall, filled cavity, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to RG2 8PU

25 th / 37
Price Rank
0% same as average
8 th / 29
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
26 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£330,872
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+34 %
21 Aug 2015
£246,500
Freehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2020
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £320,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2018

Data Sources

The property at 40 Margaret Close, Reading, RG2 8PU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Aug 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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