56 Shaftesbury Road, Reading, RG30 2QP is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 743 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 £286,503 , which equates to approximately £386 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Jan 2013 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £121,503, representing a 73.6% increase, or approximately 5.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £286,503 is:

  • 8.6% lower than the average property price on Shaftesbury Road
  • 8.7% lower than the average in the RG30 2QP postcode area
  • and 25.5% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 8 August 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£286,503
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£386
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Shaftesbury Road, Reading, RG30 2QP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Aug 2012.

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 6 Apr 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 10.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG30 2QP

12 th / 30
Price Rank
9% lower than average
28 th / 29
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
5 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 2QP , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 29 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 28th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£286,503
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+74 %
4 Jan 2013
£165,000
Leasehold
+12.6 %
27 May 2011
£146,500
Leasehold
+5 %
20 Dec 2002
£139,500
Leasehold
+31.7 %
17 Jul 2001
£105,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £327,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £106,500
sale date: 23 May 2001
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £319,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £321,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £248,500
sale date: 1 Aug 2019

Data Sources

The property at 56 Shaftesbury Road, Reading, RG30 2QP appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Jan 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Aug 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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