Chaucer Cottage Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8JG is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 959 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £438,880 , which equates to approximately £458 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Feb 2009 for £215,750. Since then, the value has increased by £223,130, representing a 103.4% increase, or approximately 6.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £438,880 is:

  • 46.3% lower than the average property price on Newtown
  • 36.7% lower than the average in the RG8 8JG postcode area
  • and 17.7% 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 3 August 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
959 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£438,880
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£458
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Chaucer Cottage Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Aug 2010.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. A gas multipoint water heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Oct 2008. The rating of F remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 76.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as gas multipoint.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 95% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG8 8JG

22 nd / 23
Price Rank
37% lower than average
13 th / 17
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
13 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG8 8JG , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 22th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th 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 13th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£438,880
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
20 Feb 2009
£215,750
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 6
size: 2153 sq ft
sale price: £815,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1894 sq ft
sale price: £820,000
sale date: 3 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2024
rooms: 7
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £602,500
sale date: 24 Feb 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1528 sq ft
sale price: £950,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022

Data Sources

The property at Chaucer Cottage Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8JG appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Feb 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Aug 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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