81 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £358,787 , which equates to approximately £585 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2014 for £223,000. Since then, the value has increased by £135,787, representing a 60.9% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £358,787 is:

  • 10.7% lower than the average property price on Watlington Street
  • 4.6% lower than the average in the RG1 4RQ postcode area
  • and 14.3% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 December 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG1 4RQ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£358,787
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£585
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

81 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Dec 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 16 Aug 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 2.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof energy efficiency changing from average to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, insulated at rafters.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
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 4RQ

10 th / 19
Price Rank
5% lower than average
14 th / 14
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 4RQ , this house's estimated value ranks 10th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 14 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 14th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£358,787
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+61 %
10 Jan 2014
£223,000
Leasehold
+298.2 %
20 Dec 1996
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £287,500
sale date: 9 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2022
rooms: 4
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 27 May 2022
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 4 Sep 2020
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £168,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2005

Data Sources

The property at 81 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Dec 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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