5 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 678 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 £292,500 , which equates to approximately £431 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2021 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,500, representing a 8.3% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £292,500 is:

  • 4.1% lower than the average property price on Chesterman Street
  • 2.1% lower than the average in the RG1 2PR postcode area
  • and 30.1% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 January 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG1 2PR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£292,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£431
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jan 2025.

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 28 Jan 2015. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 62% 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, 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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 2PR

6 th / 29
Price Rank
2% lower than average
16 th / 25
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
7 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 2PR , this house's estimated value ranks 6th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 25 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 16th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£292,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+8 %
17 Dec 2021
£270,000
Leasehold
+101.6 %
31 May 2002
£133,950
Leasehold
+30.7 %
18 Dec 2000
£102,500
Leasehold
+51.9 %
4 Dec 1998
£67,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

6 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £297,500
sale date: 20 Feb 2025
8 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2025
18 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
23 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR
rooms: 4
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £288,500
sale date: 25 Mar 2022
25 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £307,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 5 Chesterman Street, Reading, RG1 2PR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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