53 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RF is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 807 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 £377,354 , which equates to approximately £467 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Jul 2023 for £370,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,354, representing a 2.0% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £377,354 is:

  • 6.0% lower than the average property price on Watlington Street
  • 14.4% higher than the average in the RG1 4RF postcode area
  • and 9.8% lower 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 5 July 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 4RF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
807 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£377,354
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£467
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

53 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Jul 2022.

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 9 Jan 2012, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 4RF

2 nd / 17
Price Rank
14% higher than average
6 th / 15
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
2 nd / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 4RF , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 15 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 6th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£377,354
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
14 Jul 2023
£370,000
Leasehold
+8.8 %
17 Jan 2020
£340,000
Leasehold
+41.7 %
5 Apr 2012
£239,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £292,320
sale date: 6 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2016
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 29 Jun 2015
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £241,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2014
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2005

Data Sources

The property at 53 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Jul 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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