5 Cwmcarn, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LE is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,582 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £763,084 , which equates to approximately £482 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Oct 2012 for £445,000. Since then, the value has increased by £318,084, representing a 71.5% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £763,084 is:

  • 3.6% lower than the average property price on Cwmcarn
  • 2.8% higher than the average in the RG4 8LE postcode area
  • and 98.4% 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 22 January 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1582 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£763,084
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£482
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Cwmcarn, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jan 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 31 Jan 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 23.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG4 8LE

5 th / 10
Price Rank
3% higher than average
1 st / 5
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
2 nd / 5
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 8LE , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 5 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 5 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£763,084
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
8 Oct 2012
£445,000
Leasehold
+23.6 %
8 Aug 2005
£360,000
Leasehold
+3.4 %
22 Jul 2004
£348,000
Leasehold
+117.5 %
23 Aug 1996
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £660,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2021
rooms: 8
size: 1544 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 17 Oct 2011

Data Sources

The property at 5 Cwmcarn, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LE appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Oct 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jan 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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