Flat 1508, Hewitt, 40 Alfred Street, Reading, RG1 7LY is a leasehold flat built between 2012-2021. The property offers approximately 624 square feet of living space and is situated on the 15th floor of a 18-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £250,185 , which equates to approximately £401 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Mar 2016 for £234,825. Since then, the value has increased by £15,360, representing a 6.5% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £250,185 is:

  • 0.9% higher than the average property price on Alfred Street
  • 7.8% higher than the average in the RG1 7LY postcode area
  • and 34.9% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 21 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2012-2021
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
15th floor of 18
Price (estimate)
£250,185
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£401
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 1508, Hewitt, 40 Alfred Street, Reading, RG1 7LY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Oct 2025.

This property is heated by a shared community system (community scheme). Community heating means the heat is supplied from a central source serving multiple homes. A community heating scheme is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 26 Nov 2015, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 10.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (community scheme).
  • The hot water system was changed from community scheme with chp to community scheme, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (other premises above) to (another dwelling above), with no change in energy efficiency (n/a).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from average thermal transmittance 0.22 w/m-¦k to system built, as built, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from high performance glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Community scheme
Average
Hot Water
Community scheme
Average
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to RG1 7LY

27 th / 67
Price Rank
8% higher than average
28 th / 67
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
21 st / 67
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7LY , this flat's estimated value ranks 27th out of 67. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 67 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 28th out of 67 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£250,185
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
18 Mar 2016
£234,825
Leasehold
+16.1 %
14 Dec 2015
£202,187
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £153,403
sale date: 13 Oct 2016
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £235,470
sale date: 30 Mar 2016
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £166,850
sale date: 30 Mar 2016
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £261,318
sale date: 29 Mar 2016
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £237,410
sale date: 24 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1508, Hewitt, 40 Alfred Street, Reading, RG1 7LY appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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