86 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 797 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 £352,995 , which equates to approximately £443 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 May 2018 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £42,995, representing a 13.9% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £352,995 is:

  • 8.3% higher than the average property price on Wentworth Avenue
  • 1.9% lower than the average in the RG2 8JL postcode area
  • and 15.7% 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 2 November 2015, 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
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£352,995
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£443
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

86 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 2 Nov 2015.

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 27 Feb 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RG2 8JL

7 th / 17
Price Rank
2% lower than average
12 th / 14
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
2 nd / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 8JL , this house's estimated value ranks 7th out of 17. 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 12th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£352,995
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
29 May 2018
£310,000
Leasehold
+72.2 %
26 Jul 2013
£180,000
Leasehold
+29.5 %
16 Dec 2002
£139,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 6 Oct 2017
rooms: 3
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2002
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £63,500
sale date: 30 Jan 1998
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2016
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £102,000
sale date: 21 Jul 2009

Data Sources

The property at 86 Wentworth Avenue, Reading, RG2 8JL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 May 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 2 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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