42 Swansea Road, Reading, RG1 8HA is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,335 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £428,073 , which equates to approximately £321 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Nov 2023 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,073, representing a 0.7% increase, or approximately 0.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £428,073 is:

  • 23.4% higher than the average property price on Swansea Road
  • 15.3% higher than the average in the RG1 8HA postcode area
  • and 2.3% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 May 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG1 8HA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1335 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£428,073
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£321
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Swansea Road, Reading, RG1 8HA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 May 2023.

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 22 Dec 2015. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, with internal insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, with internal insulation
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 8HA

1 st / 21
Price Rank
15% higher than average
1 st / 19
Size Rank
48% bigger than average
13 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 8HA , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 19 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 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£428,073
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
30 Nov 2023
£425,000
Leasehold
-5.6 %
24 Mar 2016
£450,000
Leasehold
+429.4 %
25 Mar 1999
£85,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 17 Sep 2008

Data Sources

The property at 42 Swansea Road, Reading, RG1 8HA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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