Flat 1, 49 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RF is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £208,837 , which equates to approximately £290 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Mar 2021 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £13,837, representing a 7.1% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £208,837 is:

  • 48.0% lower than the average property price on Watlington Street
  • 36.7% lower than the average in the RG1 4RF postcode area
  • and 50.1% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 10 August 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG1 4RF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£208,837
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£290
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 1, 49 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Aug 2020.

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 28 Oct 2009. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining flat, limited insulation (assumed).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 4RF

16 th / 17
Price Rank
37% lower than average
13 th / 15
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
11 th / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 4RF , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 15 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 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£208,837
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
26 Mar 2021
£195,000
Leasehold
+59.2 %
30 Apr 2010
£122,500
Leasehold
+83 %
19 Oct 1998
£66,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £118,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2001
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, 49 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 Mar 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Aug 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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