5 Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XT is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,356 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 £351,893 , which equates to approximately £259 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2012 for £205,000. Since then, the value has increased by £146,893, representing a 71.7% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £351,893 is:

  • 11.2% higher than the average property price on Baker Street
  • 1.1% lower than the average in the RG1 7XT postcode area
  • and 15.9% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 8 February 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1356 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£351,893
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£259
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XT has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Feb 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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Aug 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 21.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 85% of 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, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 85% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 7XT

8 th / 11
Price Rank
1% lower than average
3 rd / 10
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7XT , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 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 3rd out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£351,893
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+72 %
21 Dec 2012
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £305,631
sale date: 6 Jan 2015
rooms: 7
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £267,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2007
rooms: 7
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £435,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 5 Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XT appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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