Flat 6, Larch Court Balmore Park, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8PY is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 474 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 £298,264 , which equates to approximately £630 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Aug 2014 for £227,500. Since then, the value has increased by £70,764, representing a 31.1% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £298,264 is:

  • 46.7% lower than the average property price on Balmore Park
  • 3.3% lower than the average in the RG4 8PY postcode area
  • and 22.4% 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 21 March 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£298,264
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£630
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 6, Larch Court Balmore Park, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8PY has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Mar 2019.

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 3 Mar 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 6.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG4 8PY

5 th / 23
Price Rank
3% lower than average
19 th / 19
Size Rank
26% smaller than average
1 st / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
31% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 8PY , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 19 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 19th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£298,264
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+31 %
8 Aug 2014
£227,500
Leasehold
+30 %
31 Jul 2003
£175,000
Leasehold
+15.5 %
10 Aug 2001
£151,500
Leasehold
+84.9 %
22 Aug 1997
£81,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2014
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 18 Dec 1998
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £98,750
sale date: 8 Jan 1999
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £110,950
sale date: 5 Jul 1999

Data Sources

The property at Flat 6, Larch Court Balmore Park, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8PY appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Mar 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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