54 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,249 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £309,391 , which equates to approximately £248 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jun 2013 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £124,391, representing a 67.2% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £309,391 is:

  • 4.9% lower than the average property price on Essex Street
  • 6.2% lower than the average in the RG2 0EH postcode area
  • and 26.1% 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 6 July 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£309,391
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£248
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

54 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 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 19 Sep 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0EH

33 rd / 57
Price Rank
6% lower than average
2 nd / 44
Size Rank
24% bigger than average
39 th / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0EH , this house's estimated value ranks 33th out of 57. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 39th out of 44 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 2nd out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£309,391
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
25 Jun 2013
£185,000
Leasehold
+52.9 %
2 Nov 2001
£121,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £207,000
sale date: 6 Feb 2008
rooms: 6
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £196,000
sale date: 22 Jun 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £209,950
sale date: 21 Jun 2007
rooms: 7
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £155,500
sale date: 9 Apr 2003
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £59,900
sale date: 27 Apr 1998

Data Sources

The property at 54 Essex Street, Reading, RG2 0EH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Jun 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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