138, Howth Drive
138, Howth Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 138, Howth Drive, Reading to be a mid-century freehold house with 974 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 195 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
138, Howth Drive, Reading has an estimated sale value of £388,558 and an estimated rental value of £1,669 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Howth Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5 lies within the RG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
138, Howth Drive, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from March 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2011.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 138, Howth Drive, Reading would be worth £407,986, with a potential rental value of £1,752 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £361,359, with a rental value of £1,552 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 138, Howth Drive, Reading has dropped by £6,965 (1.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £30 (1.8%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.2%.
Plot Size
138, Howth Drive, Reading occupies a 195 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 13 other houses in this postcode, 12 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
138, Howth Drive, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 08 Sep 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
138, Howth Drive, Reading last changed hands on 2nd March 2012, selling for £182,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 112.8% since March 2012.
- Sold Mar 2012£182,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 610 metres of 138, Howth Drive, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 103, Woodlands Avenue, Reading, RG5 3HG, a freehold house, sold at £387,000 on the 17th October 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG5.
- Sold Oct 2025£387,000 | 3 Bed House103, Woodlands Avenue, Reading, RG5 3HG103, Woodlands Avenue, Reading, RG5 3HG
- Sold May 2025£435,200 | 3 Bed House4, Fairwater Drive, Reading, RG5 3HH4, Fairwater Drive, Reading, RG5 3HH
- Sold Mar 2025£360,000 | 3 Bed House97, Howth Drive, Reading, RG5 3DJ97, Howth Drive, Reading, RG5 3DJ
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 138, Howth Drive, Reading as the 29th largest and the 33rd most expensive of the 184 addresses on Howth Drive, Woodley, Reading, RG5.
Against the RG5 postcode district average, it is £67k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mHighwood Primary School
- 700mBeechwood Primary School
- 700mSt Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
- 300mThe Bulmershe School
- 1.8kmMaiden Erlegh School
- 1.9kmMaiden Erlegh School in Reading
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Public Transport Nearby
Earley station is the nearest stop to 138, Howth Drive, Reading at 1.3 kilometres away.
- 1.3kmEarley
- 2.4kmWinnersh Triangle
- 3.6kmWinnersh
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
