Flat 38, Douglas Bader Court Howth Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AF is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 484 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £171,927 , which equates to approximately £355 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Nov 2015 for £147,000. Since then, the value has increased by £24,927, representing a 17.0% increase, or approximately 1.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £171,927 is:

  • 45.6% lower than the average property price on Howth Drive
  • 33.8% lower than the average in the RG5 3AF postcode area
  • and 66.9% 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 19 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
484 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£171,927
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£355
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 38, Douglas Bader Court Howth Drive, Woodley, Reading, Wokingham, RG5 3AF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Aug 2015.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Feb 2014. The rating of B remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 2.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from (another dwelling above) to pitched, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from n/a to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG5 3AF

23 rd / 54
Price Rank
34% lower than average
48 th / 54
Size Rank
16% smaller than average
5 th / 54
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG5 3AF , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 54. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 54 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 48th out of 54 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£171,927
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
16 Nov 2015
£147,000
Leasehold
-26.1 %
1 Jun 2010
£198,950
Leasehold
-2 %
26 Jul 2008
£203,069
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 15 May 2025
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2025
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
rooms: 2
size: 538 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 11 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 19 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 38, Douglas Bader Court Howth Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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