Laurel Cottage North Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5EX is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 3,025 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,549,700 , which equates to approximately £512 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2017 for £1,300,000. Since then, the value has increased by £249,700, representing a 19.2% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,549,700 is:

  • 71.7% higher than the average property price on North Street
  • 55.3% higher than the average in the RG7 5EX postcode area

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 22 May 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
3025 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,549,700
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£512
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Laurel Cottage North Street, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG7 5EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 May 2017.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 4 Jun 2013, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 24.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to RG7 5EX

2 nd / 13
Price Rank
55% higher than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
55% bigger than average
8 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in RG7 5EX , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 13. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 12 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 3rd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£1,549,700
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
25 Jul 2017
£1,300,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

The Grange North Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5EX
rooms: 8
size: 2691 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 18 May 2017
Birchtrees North Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5EX
rooms: 8
size: 3466 sq ft
sale price: £495,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2006

Data Sources

The property at Laurel Cottage North Street, Theale, Reading, West Berkshire, Berkshire, RG7 5EX appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 May 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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