53 Priest Hill, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7RY is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,636 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 £876,240 , which equates to approximately £536 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2009 for £439,000. Since then, the value has increased by £437,240, representing a 99.6% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £876,240 is:

  • 23.4% higher than the average property price on Priest Hill
  • 2.1% higher than the average in the RG4 7RY postcode area
  • and 128.0% higher 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 17 March 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG4 7RY

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1636 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£876,240
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£536
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Priest Hill, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7RY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Mar 2015.

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 have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Apr 2009. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to RG4 7RY

17 th / 26
Price Rank
2% higher than average
13 th / 19
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
7 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£876,240
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+100 %
27 Nov 2009
£439,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1722 sq ft
sale price: £815,000
sale date: 10 Jan 2020
rooms: 7
size: 1550 sq ft
sale price: £455,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2008
rooms: 7
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £850,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £820,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £530,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 53 Priest Hill, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7RY appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 17 Mar 2015. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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