5, Shire Cottages The Strouds, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NW is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,615 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 £792,443 , which equates to approximately £491 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2016 for £648,000. Since then, the value has increased by £144,443, representing a 22.3% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £792,443 is:

  • 32.8% higher than the average property price on The Strouds
  • 35.9% higher than the average in the RG7 5NW postcode area

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 14 September 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1615 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£792,443
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£491
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5, Shire Cottages The Strouds, Beenham, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG7 5NW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Sep 2016.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 16 Apr 2014, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG7 5NW

4 th / 17
Price Rank
36% higher than average
3 rd / 11
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
6 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG7 5NW , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th out of 11 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£792,443
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
21 Dec 2016
£648,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £670,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2018
rooms: 8
size: 1679 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 19 Dec 1997

Data Sources

The property at 5, Shire Cottages The Strouds, Beenham, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG7 5NW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Sep 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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