5 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8SZ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 2,357 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,142,701 , which equates to approximately £485 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 May 2016 for £885,000. Since then, the value has increased by £257,701, representing a 29.1% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,142,701 is:

  • 8.6% lower than the average property price on Captains Gorse
  • 10.2% higher than the average in the RG8 8SZ postcode area
  • and 206.5% higher 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 5 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
2357 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,142,701
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£485
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8SZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Oct 2015.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 3 Nov 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 15.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 100 mm loft insulation.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets
Poor

Sale History

Today
£1,142,701
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+29 %
20 May 2016
£885,000
Leasehold
+22.9 %
21 Apr 2011
£720,000
Leasehold
+35.2 %
9 May 2002
£532,500
Leasehold
+136.7 %
17 Jul 1995
£225,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

4 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8SZ
rooms: 8
size: 2314 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 18 Nov 1998
7 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8SZ
rooms: 8
size: 2196 sq ft
sale price: £905,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
8 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8SZ
rooms: 5
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2014
9 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8SZ
rooms: 8
size: 1948 sq ft
sale price: £990,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
1 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8SZ
rooms: 8
size: 1808 sq ft
sale price: £885,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2017

Data Sources

The property at 5 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8SZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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