Flat 4, 53 Western Elms Avenue, Reading, RG30 2AL is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £203,469 , which equates to approximately £332 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Oct 2021 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,469, representing a 4.3% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,469 is:

  • 31.9% lower than the average property price on Western Elms Avenue
  • 46.8% lower than the average in the RG30 2AL postcode area
  • and 47.1% 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 11 June 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£203,469
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£332
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 53 Western Elms Avenue, Reading, RG30 2AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jun 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 11 Jun 2011. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG30 2AL

35 th / 41
Price Rank
47% lower than average
22 nd / 31
Size Rank
33% smaller than average
20 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG30 2AL , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 41. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,469
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
5 Oct 2021
£195,000
Leasehold
+0.5 %
9 Nov 2017
£194,000
Leasehold
+26.8 %
26 Sep 2007
£153,000
Leasehold
+12.5 %
21 Jan 2005
£136,000
Leasehold
+126.7 %
9 Oct 1998
£60,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £219,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2022
rooms: 2
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2022
rooms: 2
size: 664 sq ft
sale price: £208,500
sale date: 3 Sep 2020
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2017
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 6 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 53 Western Elms Avenue, Reading, RG30 2AL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Oct 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jun 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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