42 Jay Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4HE is a freehold other property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 926 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 £445,621 , which equates to approximately £481 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Aug 2024 for £435,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,621, representing a 2.4% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £445,621 is:

  • 19.1% lower than the average property price on Jay Close
  • 16.4% lower than the average in the RG6 4HE postcode area
  • and 14.3% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 15 September 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG6 4HE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£445,621
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£481
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Jay Close, Lower Earley, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 4HE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Sep 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 15 Sep 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 41.5%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% 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, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to RG6 4HE

35 th / 50
Price Rank
16% lower than average
15 th / 29
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
19 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG6 4HE , this house's estimated value ranks 35th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 29 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£445,621
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
8 Aug 2024
£435,000
Leasehold
+66.7 %
26 Nov 2012
£261,000
Leasehold
+8.8 %
15 Aug 2005
£239,950
Leasehold
+60 %
3 Apr 2000
£149,950
Leasehold
+66.7 %
29 Sep 1995
£89,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £83,450
sale date: 23 Aug 1995
rooms: 4
size: 787 sq ft
sale price: £485,000
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £680,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 30 Nov 2017
rooms: 4
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 13 Nov 2024

Data Sources

The property at 42 Jay Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4HE appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Aug 2024. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Sep 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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