8 Saffron Close, Earley, Reading, RG6 7JA is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,421 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £533,058 , which equates to approximately £375 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 May 2015 for £375,000. Since then, the value has increased by £158,058, representing a 42.1% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £533,058 is:

  • 18.2% higher than the average property price on Saffron Close
  • 10.5% higher than the average in the RG6 7JA postcode area
  • and 2.6% higher 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 7 August 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1421 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£533,058
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£375
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Saffron Close, Earley, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 7JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Aug 2024.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Feb 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 72.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 400+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG6 7JA

4 th / 23
Price Rank
11% higher than average
2 nd / 17
Size Rank
57% bigger than average
17 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG6 7JA , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th 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 2nd out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£533,058
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
20 May 2015
£375,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £750,000
sale date: 15 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 8 Saffron Close, Earley, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 7JA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Aug 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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