Flat 5, Douglas Bader Court Howth Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AF is a leasehold flat built in 2007 onwards. The property offers approximately 474 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 £158,761 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Mar 2020 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £18,761, representing a 13.4% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £158,761 is:

  • 49.8% lower than the average property price on Howth Drive
  • 38.8% lower than the average in the RG5 3AF postcode area
  • and 69.5% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 25 August 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2007 onwards
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£158,761
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 5, 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 25 Aug 2018.

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 13 Jan 2016, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG5 3AF

41 st / 54
Price Rank
39% lower than average
52 nd / 54
Size Rank
18% smaller than average
9 th / 54
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG5 3AF , this flat's estimated value ranks 41th out of 54. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th 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 52th out of 54 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£158,761
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
19 Mar 2020
£140,000
Leasehold
-12.5 %
1 Jun 2012
£160,000
Leasehold
-20.8 %
29 Aug 2008
£201,950
Leasehold
+1.3 %
26 Jul 2008
£199,321
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: 538 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 6 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, Douglas Bader Court Howth Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3AF appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Mar 2020. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Aug 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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