5 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8ER is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 775 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 £311,538 , which equates to approximately £402 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jul 2006 for £162,000. Since then, the value has increased by £149,538, representing a 92.3% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £311,538 is:

  • 11.5% lower than the average property price on Cardiff Road
  • 1.4% lower than the average in the RG1 8ER postcode area
  • and 25.6% 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 18 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£311,538
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£402
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8ER has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Oct 2024.

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 12 Oct 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG1 8ER

6 th / 14
Price Rank
1% lower than average
5 th / 12
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
7 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 8ER , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 12 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£311,538
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+92 %
28 Jul 2006
£162,000
Leasehold
+11.7 %
26 Sep 2003
£145,000
Leasehold
+61.1 %
14 Apr 2000
£90,000
Leasehold
+65.1 %
13 Sep 1996
£54,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £233,000
sale date: 26 Nov 2014
rooms: 4
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £184,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2013
rooms: 5
size: 733 sq ft
sale price: £128,000
sale date: 18 Nov 2010
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £88,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2001

Data Sources

The property at 5 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8ER appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jul 2006. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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