53 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £265,268 , which equates to approximately £320 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Mar 2015 for £188,000. Since then, the value has increased by £77,268, representing a 41.1% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £265,268 is:

  • 11.4% lower than the average property price on Charles Street
  • 11.8% lower than the average in the RG1 7DB postcode area
  • and 36.6% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 2 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 7DB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£265,268
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£320
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Aug 2024.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Nov 2020. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 7DB

31 st / 43
Price Rank
12% lower than average
18 th / 32
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
27 th / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7DB , this house's estimated value ranks 31th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 32 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 18th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£265,268
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
25 Mar 2015
£188,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2025
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 19 Nov 2021
rooms: 5
size: 940 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2021
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £236,000
sale date: 13 Jan 2020
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2013

Data Sources

The property at 53 Charles Street, Reading, RG1 7DB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Mar 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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