5 Hillbrow, Reading, RG2 8JD is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 893 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £342,010 , which equates to approximately £383 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2016 for £282,500. Since then, the value has increased by £59,510, representing a 21.1% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £342,010 is:

  • 27.0% higher than the average property price on Hillbrow
  • 19.1% higher than the average in the RG2 8JD postcode area
  • and 11.0% 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 28 April 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG2 8JD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
893 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£342,010
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£383
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Hillbrow, Reading, RG2 8JD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Apr 2026.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 12 May 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to RG2 8JD

14 th / 30
Price Rank
19% higher than average
11 th / 27
Size Rank
1% bigger than average
9 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
18% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£342,010
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
31 Mar 2016
£282,500
Freehold
+28.4 %
1 Sep 2014
£220,000
Freehold
+66 %
2 Aug 2002
£132,500
Freehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2021
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2021
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2020
rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £224,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 5 Hillbrow, Reading, RG2 8JD appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Apr 2026. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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