Flat 20, Merrick House Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 710 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £283,760 , which equates to approximately £399 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 Dec 2007 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £73,760, representing a 35.1% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £283,760 is:

  • 2.1% higher than the average property price on Whale Avenue
  • 14.3% higher than the average in the RG2 0GX postcode area
  • and 32.2% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 August 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG2 0GX

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£283,760
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£399
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 20, Merrick House Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2021.

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 17 Dec 2010. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG2 0GX

12 th / 54
Price Rank
14% higher than average
6 th / 51
Size Rank
46% bigger than average
45 th / 51
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0GX , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 54. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 45th out of 51 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 6th out of 51 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£283,760
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
3 Dec 2007
£210,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 3 Jan 2019
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £225,500
sale date: 22 Jan 2015
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £219,950
sale date: 8 Aug 2014
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2014

Data Sources

The property at Flat 20, Merrick House Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 3 Dec 2007. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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