Flat 3, 130 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RW is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 452 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 £148,974 , which equates to approximately £330 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Sep 2023 for £147,000. Since then, the value has increased by £1,974, representing a 1.3% increase, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £148,974 is:

  • 46.4% lower than the average property price on Castle Hill
  • 58.1% lower than the average in the RG1 7RW postcode area
  • and 64.4% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

View sold house prices in RG1 7RW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
452 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£148,974
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£330
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, 130 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Jun 2019.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows have partial secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Dec 2008, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 25.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial secondary glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG1 7RW

8 th / 15
Price Rank
58% lower than average
7 th / 13
Size Rank
51% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 7RW , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 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 7th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£148,974
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
29 Sep 2023
£147,000
Leasehold
+17.6 %
25 Apr 2006
£125,000
Leasehold
+92.3 %
11 Jul 2001
£65,000
Leasehold
+97.3 %
19 Jun 1998
£32,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 1
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2023
rooms: 2
size: 388 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 24 Jun 2022
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2018
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2018
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £152,000
sale date: 31 Jul 2015

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, 130 Castle Hill, Reading, RG1 7RW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Sep 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Jun 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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