8 Picton Way, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8NJ is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 2,174 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £914,014 , which equates to approximately £420 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jul 2016 for £800,000. Since then, the value has increased by £114,014, representing a 14.3% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £914,014 is:

  • 4.8% higher than the average property price on Picton Way
  • 2.6% higher than the average in the RG4 8NJ postcode area
  • and 137.7% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 16 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
2174 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£914,014
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£420
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Picton Way, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8NJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Mar 2016.

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 property has multiple glazing throughout.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 Jul 2014, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to multiple glazing throughout.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Multiple glazing throughout
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to RG4 8NJ

9 th / 25
Price Rank
3% higher than average
3 rd / 19
Size Rank
22% bigger than average
17 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 8NJ , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th 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 3rd out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£914,014
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
22 Jul 2016
£800,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 9
size: 2347 sq ft
sale price: £930,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2023
rooms: 10
size: 2174 sq ft
sale price: £915,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2023
rooms: 9
size: 2110 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 18 Sep 1997

Data Sources

The property at 8 Picton Way, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8NJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Jul 2016. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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