78 Kennet Walk, Reading, RG1 3GF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £285,779 , which equates to approximately £302 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 May 2023 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £10,779, representing a 3.9% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £285,779 is:

  • 5.1% higher than the average property price on Kennet Walk
  • 12.8% higher than the average in the RG1 3GF postcode area
  • and 31.7% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 September 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 3GF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£285,779
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£302
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Kennet Walk, Reading, RG1 3GF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Sep 2019.

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 13 Aug 2009, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 3.8%.

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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 39% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 3GF

3 rd / 47
Price Rank
13% higher than average
2 nd / 44
Size Rank
54% bigger than average
35 th / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 3GF , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 35th out of 44 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 2nd out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£285,779
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
17 May 2023
£275,000
Leasehold
+10.5 %
26 Jun 2020
£248,875
Leasehold
+21.4 %
11 Dec 2014
£205,000
Leasehold
+14.5 %
23 Feb 2007
£179,000
Leasehold
+2.3 %
2 Nov 2001
£175,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £256,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2018
rooms: 3
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £271,500
sale date: 23 Mar 2016
rooms: 3
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 22 Apr 2005
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2001
rooms: 3
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £203,000
sale date: 31 Jan 2020

Data Sources

The property at 78 Kennet Walk, Reading, RG1 3GF appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 May 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Sep 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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