5 Orchard Court, Reading, RG2 8PH is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 323 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £81,158 , which equates to approximately £251 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Nov 2017 for £80,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,158, representing a 1.4% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £81,158 is:

  • 33.5% lower than the average property price on Orchard Court
  • 30.9% lower than the average in the RG2 8PH postcode area
  • and 80.6% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (3 out of 4 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 June 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
323 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£81,158
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£251
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Orchard Court, Reading, RG2 8PH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jun 2022.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Dec 2021, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 15.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG2 8PH

8 th / 10
Price Rank
31% lower than average
10 th / 10
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
3 rd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8PH , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 10 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 10th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£81,158
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
10 Nov 2017
£80,000
Leasehold
+48.1 %
26 Feb 2002
£54,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £76,500
sale date: 10 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 344 sq ft
sale price: £80,500
sale date: 19 Dec 2018
rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £54,500
sale date: 21 Dec 2001

Data Sources

The property at 5 Orchard Court, Reading, RG2 8PH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Nov 2017. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jun 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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