70 Newcastle Road, Reading, RG2 7TS is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 850 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 £320,843 , which equates to approximately £377 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Nov 2003 for £137,000. Since then, the value has increased by £183,843, representing a 134.2% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £320,843 is:

  • 0.9% higher than the average property price on Newcastle Road
  • 6.7% lower than the average in the RG2 7TS postcode area
  • and 16.5% 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 3 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£320,843
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£377
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

70 Newcastle Road, Reading, RG2 7TS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Aug 2025.

This property is heated by an air source heat pump and radiators. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Dec 2024, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 34.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to air source heat pump, radiators, electric, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, plus solar, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Air source heat pump, radiators, electric
Good
Hot Water
From main system, plus solar
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Sale History

Today
£320,843
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+134 %
21 Nov 2003
£137,000
Freehold

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: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £297,500
sale date: 12 Feb 2018
rooms: 5
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2021
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 5 Dec 2019
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2016
rooms: 4
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2015

Data Sources

The property at 70 Newcastle Road, Reading, RG2 7TS appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Nov 2003. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 3 Aug 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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