6, Beacon Court Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2ER is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £222,726 , which equates to approximately £328 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jun 2020 for £197,000. Since then, the value has increased by £25,726, representing a 13.1% increase, or approximately 2.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £222,726 is:

  • 2.1% higher than the average property price on Southcote Road
  • 6.3% higher than the average in the RG30 2ER postcode area
  • and 42.1% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 24 April 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£222,726
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£328
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

6, Beacon Court Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2ER has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Apr 2020.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 16 Apr 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 41%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to RG30 2ER

1 st / 12
Price Rank
6% higher than average
4 th / 12
Size Rank
0% same size than average
1 st / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 2ER , this flat's estimated value ranks 1st out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 12 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 4th out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£222,726
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
26 Jun 2020
£197,000
Leasehold
+181.6 %
23 Nov 1998
£69,950
Leasehold
+48 %
23 Aug 1996
£47,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £177,500
sale date: 15 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 29 Mar 2019
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 6, Beacon Court Southcote Road, Reading, RG30 2ER appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Jun 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Apr 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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