Flat 15, 127 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 312 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £147,150 , which equates to approximately £471 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2000 for £49,950. Since then, the value has increased by £97,200, representing a 194.6% increase, or approximately 7.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £147,150 is:

  • 47.1% lower than the average property price on Castle Hill
  • 34.5% lower than the average in the RG1 7SY postcode area
  • and 64.8% 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 23 May 2022, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
312 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£147,150
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£471
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 15, 127 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 May 2022.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Electric instantaneous heaters at the point of use are used to provide hot water. The windows are single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 Nov 2021, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 96.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric instantaneous at point of use
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RG1 7SY

22 nd / 28
Price Rank
34% lower than average
12 th / 24
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
13 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7SY , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£147,150
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+195 %
10 Jan 2000
£49,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 269 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2023
rooms: 1
size: 291 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2021
rooms: 1
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2018
rooms: 1
size: 280 sq ft
sale price: £107,000
sale date: 28 Aug 2015
rooms: 1
size: 270 sq ft
sale price: £78,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2014

Data Sources

The property at Flat 15, 127 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7SY appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2000. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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