5 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £241,466 , which equates to approximately £510 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Oct 2022 for £240,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,466, representing a 0.6% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £241,466 is:

  • 19.5% lower than the average property price on Dovecote Road
  • 25.0% lower than the average in the RG2 8UJ postcode area
  • and 37.2% 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 15 April 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG2 8UJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£241,466
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£510
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Apr 2015.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 May 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18.3%.

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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG2 8UJ

16 th / 27
Price Rank
25% lower than average
16 th / 22
Size Rank
28% smaller than average
3 rd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8UJ , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 22 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 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£241,466
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
28 Oct 2022
£240,000
Leasehold
+8.6 %
3 Jul 2020
£221,000
Leasehold
+14.2 %
11 Aug 2015
£193,500
Leasehold
+21 %
5 Dec 2013
£159,950
Leasehold
+2.5 %
11 Apr 2008
£156,000
Leasehold
+26.4 %
30 May 2003
£123,450
Leasehold
+43.5 %
27 Sep 2000
£86,000
Leasehold
+76.4 %
5 May 1995
£48,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2025
rooms: 2
size: 459 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2022
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £232,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2018
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £200,256
sale date: 4 Aug 2016

Data Sources

The property at 5 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ appears eight times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Oct 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Apr 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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