Flat 46, Merrick House Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 560 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 £268,592 , which equates to approximately £480 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Feb 2015 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,592, representing a 27.9% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £268,592 is:

  • 3.3% lower than the average property price on Whale Avenue
  • 8.2% higher than the average in the RG2 0GX postcode area
  • and 35.8% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 17 November 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£268,592
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£480
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 46, Merrick House Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 17 Nov 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 28 Jul 2010. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 4.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good 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
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 91% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG2 0GX

17 th / 54
Price Rank
8% higher than average
20 th / 51
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
10 th / 51
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG2 0GX , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 54. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 51 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 20th out of 51 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£268,592
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+28 %
6 Feb 2015
£210,000
Leasehold
+15.1 %
8 Nov 2007
£182,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £177,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £247,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2022
rooms: 3
size: 552 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 12 Sep 2017
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 16 Mar 2016

Data Sources

The property at Flat 46, Merrick House Whale Avenue, Reading, RG2 0GX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Feb 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 17 Nov 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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