46 Birdhill Avenue, Reading, RG2 7JU is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 646 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 £351,246 , which equates to approximately £544 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Aug 2018 for £300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £51,246, representing a 17.1% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £351,246 is:

  • 3.2% lower than the average property price on Birdhill Avenue
  • 1.9% lower than the average in the RG2 7JU postcode area
  • and 8.7% 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 31 December 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£351,246
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£544
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

46 Birdhill Avenue, Reading, RG2 7JU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Dec 2014.

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 Apr 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 55.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from full secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 7JU

19 th / 30
Price Rank
2% lower than average
18 th / 23
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
7 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 7JU , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 23 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 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£351,246
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
17 Aug 2018
£300,000
Leasehold
+20 %
5 Nov 2014
£250,000
Leasehold
+65.6 %
4 Jul 2012
£151,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 8 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £321,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 4 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 30 Jul 2021
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £298,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at 46 Birdhill Avenue, Reading, RG2 7JU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Dec 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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