72 Brook Street West, Reading, RG1 6BB is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 721 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 £246,285 , which equates to approximately £342 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Sep 2014 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £76,285, representing a 44.9% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £246,285 is:

  • 18.1% lower than the average property price on Brook Street West
  • 16.1% lower than the average in the RG1 6BB postcode area
  • and 41.2% 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 15 January 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG1 6BB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£246,285
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£342
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

72 Brook Street West, Reading, RG1 6BB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Jan 2024.

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 23 Aug 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
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 RG1 6BB

16 th / 17
Price Rank
16% lower than average
8 th / 17
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
16 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 6BB , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 17 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 8th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£246,285
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
25 Sep 2014
£170,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £273,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2021
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £285,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2021
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £223,100
sale date: 18 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 72 Brook Street West, Reading, RG1 6BB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Sep 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Jan 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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