8 Swansea Road, Reading, RG1 8EY is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 667 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 £362,500 , which equates to approximately £543 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Feb 2025 for £362,500. Since then, the value has not changed.

The current estimated value of £362,500 is:

  • 4.5% higher than the average property price on Swansea Road
  • 2.5% higher than the average in the RG1 8EY postcode area
  • and 13.4% 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 25 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
667 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£362,500
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£543
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Swansea Road, Reading, RG1 8EY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Sep 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 22 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
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 8EY

7 th / 26
Price Rank
2% higher than average
21 st / 23
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
3 rd / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 8EY , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 23 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 21th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£362,500
streetscan.co.uk estimate
0 %
19 Feb 2025
£362,500
Leasehold
+9.9 %
14 Aug 2019
£329,950
Leasehold
+87.5 %
28 Jan 2011
£176,000
Leasehold
+248.5 %
29 Apr 1996
£50,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2022
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £324,148
sale date: 29 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 5 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2018
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £340,100
sale date: 24 Nov 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Swansea Road, Reading, RG1 8EY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Feb 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Sep 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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