70 Groves Lea, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3SR is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 398 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £161,631 , which equates to approximately £406 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Oct 2013 for £115,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,631, representing a 40.5% increase, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £161,631 is:

  • 68.6% lower than the average property price on Groves Lea
  • 49.1% lower than the average in the RG7 3SR postcode area
  • and 56.6% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 October 2020, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG7 3SR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
398 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£161,631
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£406
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

70 Groves Lea, Mortimer, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG7 3SR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Oct 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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Jul 2009, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7.1%.

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, 100mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG7 3SR

28 th / 34
Price Rank
49% lower than average
24 th / 27
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
5 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£161,631
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
30 Oct 2013
£115,000
Leasehold
-11.5 %
6 Aug 2004
£130,000
Leasehold
+8.3 %
30 Jan 2004
£120,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
6 Oct 2000
£84,000
Leasehold
+16.7 %
26 Nov 1999
£72,000
Leasehold

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: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 28 Jan 2026
rooms: 2
size: 355 sq ft
sale price: £179,000
sale date: 10 Nov 2023
rooms: 2
size: 366 sq ft
sale price: £166,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 2
size: 410 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 7 Jun 2013
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £131,000
sale date: 17 Dec 2004

Data Sources

The property at 70 Groves Lea, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3SR appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Oct 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 13 Oct 2020. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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