Flat 3, Merston House, 9 Buckingham Drive, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RY is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 570 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £240,250 , which equates to approximately £421 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Sep 2024 for £250,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £9,750, representing a 3.9% decrease, or approximately 3.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £240,250 is:

  • 43.2% lower than the average property price on Buckingham Drive
  • 42.5% lower than the average in the RG4 8RY postcode area
  • and 37.5% 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 1 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
570 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£240,250
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£421
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 3, Merston House, 9 Buckingham Drive, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Jun 2023.

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 22 Feb 2010, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 4.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 36% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very 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 all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG4 8RY

19 th / 19
Price Rank
42% lower than average
13 th / 14
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
11 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 8RY , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 14 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 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£240,250
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
27 Sep 2024
£250,000
Leasehold
+5.5 %
10 Jun 2016
£237,000
Leasehold
+52.7 %
4 Aug 2010
£155,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 635 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2017
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2014
rooms: 3
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 27 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, Merston House, 9 Buckingham Drive, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RY appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Sep 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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