Flat 1, 44 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 334 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £141,725 , which equates to approximately £425 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Feb 2016 for £128,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,725, representing a 10.7% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £141,725 is:

  • 57.5% lower than the average property price on Howard Street
  • 59.6% lower than the average in the RG1 7XS postcode area
  • and 66.1% 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 26 May 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
334 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£141,725
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£425
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 1, 44 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 May 2015.

This property uses an electric boiler with radiators 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 May 2009, when the property was rated B. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 19.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, electric, changing energy efficiency from very good to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RG1 7XS

20 th / 21
Price Rank
60% lower than average
16 th / 17
Size Rank
66% smaller than average
5 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7XS , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 21. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 17 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 16th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£141,725
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
10 Feb 2016
£128,000
Leasehold
+12.3 %
15 Sep 2006
£114,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, 44 Howard Street, Reading, RG1 7XS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 May 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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