40 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 947 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 £338,062 , which equates to approximately £357 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Sep 2016 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £38,062, representing a 12.7% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £338,062 is:

  • 3.7% higher than the average property price on Wentworth Avenue
  • 6.0% lower than the average in the RG2 8JL postcode area
  • and 19.2% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 April 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG2 8JL

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£338,062
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£357
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Apr 2016.

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 16 Feb 2011, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 22.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 8JL

10 th / 17
Price Rank
6% lower than average
8 th / 14
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
10 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8JL , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 14 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 8th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£338,062
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
2 Sep 2016
£300,000
Leasehold
+87.6 %
7 Jan 2005
£159,950
Leasehold
+125.3 %
16 Oct 1998
£71,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

82 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL
rooms: 4
size: 995 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 14 May 2015
54 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL
rooms: 5
size: 826 sq ft
sale price: £169,950
sale date: 27 May 2011
42 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL
rooms: 4
size: 1061 sq ft
sale price: £173,500
sale date: 24 Oct 2010
68 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £63,500
sale date: 30 Jan 1998
6 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JJ
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £102,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2009

Data Sources

The property at 40 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Apr 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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