Harlyn Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8JG is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,259 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £486,588 , which equates to approximately £386 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Nov 2018 for £400,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,588, representing a 21.6% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £486,588 is:

  • 40.4% lower than the average property price on Newtown
  • 29.8% lower than the average in the RG8 8JG postcode area
  • and 30.5% higher 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 20 April 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1259 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£486,588
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£386
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Harlyn Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG8 8JG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Apr 2021.

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 20 Mar 2018, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 58.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from no system present: electric immersion assumed to electric immersion, off-peak, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 31% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to RG8 8JG

20 th / 23
Price Rank
30% lower than average
10 th / 17
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
16 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
28% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG8 8JG , this house's estimated value ranks 20th out of 23. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 17 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 10th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£486,588
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
19 Nov 2018
£400,000
Leasehold
+19.4 %
12 May 2015
£335,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1287 sq ft
sale price: £415,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2019

Data Sources

The property at Harlyn Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8JG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Nov 2018. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Apr 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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