8 Chamberlain Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9QA is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,012 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £429,078 , which equates to approximately £424 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jun 2004 for £188,000. Since then, the value has increased by £241,078, representing a 128.2% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £429,078 is:

  • 5.0% lower than the average property price on Chamberlain Gardens
  • 3.8% lower than the average in the RG2 9QA postcode area
  • and 17.4% 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 11 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1012 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£429,078
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£424
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Chamberlain Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9QA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Mar 2014.

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 2 Apr 2013, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 19.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG2 9QA

20 th / 26
Price Rank
4% lower than average
5 th / 19
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
15 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 9QA , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 19 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 5th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£429,078
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+128 %
25 Jun 2004
£188,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £307,500
sale date: 16 Oct 2015
rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 14 May 2010
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £199,950
sale date: 18 Nov 2005
rooms: 7
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £339,950
sale date: 8 Jul 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1028 sq ft
sale price: £217,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2011

Data Sources

The property at 8 Chamberlain Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9QA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jun 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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