Flat 42, Q2 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4AY is a leasehold flat built between 2007-2011. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space and is situated on the 6th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £258,050 , which equates to approximately £369 per square foot. It was last sold on 14 Apr 2022 for £252,000. Since then, the value has increased by £6,050, representing a 2.4% increase, or approximately 0.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £258,050 is:

  • 35.7% lower than the average property price on Watlington Street
  • 4.8% lower than the average in the RG1 4AY postcode area
  • and 38.3% 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 October 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007-2011
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
6th floor
Price (estimate)
£258,050
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£369
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 42, Q2 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4AY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Oct 2021.

This property is heated by a shared community system (community scheme). Community heating means the heat is supplied from a central source serving multiple homes. A community heating scheme is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 Oct 2011, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to community scheme, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Community scheme
Good
Hot Water
Community scheme
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 RG1 4AY

11 th / 56
Price Rank
5% lower than average
6 th / 56
Size Rank
30% bigger than average
44 th / 56
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG1 4AY , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 56. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 44th out of 56 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 56 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£258,050
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
14 Apr 2022
£252,000
Leasehold
-1.2 %
31 Jul 2015
£255,000
Leasehold
+15.9 %
2 Jul 2012
£220,000
Leasehold
+10 %
26 Mar 2010
£200,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2023
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 6 Sep 2022
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 25 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 42, Q2 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4AY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 14 Apr 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Oct 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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