96 Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,389 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £509,050 , which equates to approximately £367 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Feb 2014 for £311,000. Since then, the value has increased by £198,050, representing a 63.7% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £509,050 is:

  • 21.2% higher than the average property price on Wantage Road
  • 12.6% higher than the average in the RG30 2SF postcode area
  • and 32.4% higher 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 7 February 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1389 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£509,050
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£367
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

96 Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Feb 2025.

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 17 Jul 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 15.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 to pitched, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very 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 RG30 2SF

16 th / 39
Price Rank
13% higher than average
7 th / 28
Size Rank
17% bigger than average
21 st / 28
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 2SF , this house's estimated value ranks 16th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 28 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 7th out of 28 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£509,050
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
21 Feb 2014
£311,000
Leasehold
+94.4 %
9 Apr 2002
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £439,950
sale date: 30 Mar 2016
rooms: 7
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £517,500
sale date: 17 Dec 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £450,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2021

Data Sources

The property at 96 Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Feb 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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