5 Swan Place, Reading, RG1 6QD is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 463 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £203,022 , which equates to approximately £439 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jun 2011 for £125,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,022, representing a 62.4% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,022 is:

  • 28.6% lower than the average property price on Swan Place
  • 26.8% lower than the average in the RG1 6QD postcode area
  • and 51.5% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 September 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£203,022
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£439
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Swan Place, Reading, RG1 6QD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Sep 2021.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Apr 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4%.

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 (electric storage heaters).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 44% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG1 6QD

27 th / 27
Price Rank
27% lower than average
16 th / 26
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
25 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 6QD , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 25th out of 26 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 16th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,022
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+62 %
10 Jun 2011
£125,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2023
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 14 Jul 2023
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £227,500
sale date: 9 Oct 2020
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2015
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 17 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 5 Swan Place, Reading, RG1 6QD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Jun 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Sep 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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