Our Data Sources
157, City Road, Reading has 61 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in December 2020 and a single entry in the EPC database dated May 2012.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 157, City Road, Reading, we estimate a market value of £350,026 and a rental value of £1,688 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £310,023 and £1,495 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 157, City Road, Reading as measuring 242 m2.
That makes it the 22nd largest plot in the postcode, where all 30 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
157, City Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 May 2012.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 157, City Road, Reading completed on 18th December 2020 at £310,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 6 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 30.5% over the period since December 2020.
- Sold Dec 2020£310,000
- Sold Oct 2016£310,000
- Sold Jul 2012£215,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2020 112 properties similar to 157, City Road, Reading have sold within a radius of 580 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 19th December 2025, was 5, Bitterne Avenue, Reading, RG31 4SP, a freehold house which sold for £415,000.
Read more about house prices in RG31.
- Sold Dec 2025£415,000 | 3 Bed House5, Bitterne Avenue, Reading, RG31 4SP5, Bitterne Avenue, Reading, RG31 4SP
- Sold Jun 2025£447,000 | 2 Bed House19, Compton Avenue, Reading, RG31 5LH19, Compton Avenue, Reading, RG31 5LH
- Sold May 2025£378,000 | 3 Bed House57, Blewbury Drive, Reading, RG31 5HJ57, Blewbury Drive, Reading, RG31 5HJ
- Sold Mar 2025£325,000 | 3 Bed House15, Collingwood Walk, Reading, RG31 5NH15, Collingwood Walk, Reading, RG31 5NH
- Sold Mar 2025£345,000 | 3 Bed House17, Robin Way, Reading, RG31 4SW17, Robin Way, Reading, RG31 4SW
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £459,960, ranging from £349,133 to £666,962.
- 159 City Road
3 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £349,133
- 153 City Road
3 Bed House | 24 m | Est. Value: £419,837
- 102 City Road
3 Bed House | 25 m | Est. Value: £416,731
- 151 City Road
3 Bed House | 30 m | Est. Value: £380,336
- 100 City Road
4 Bed House | 36 m | Est. Value: £457,024
Location Comparison
Of the 135 addresses on City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31, 157, City Road, Reading comes out as the 115th largest and the 115th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £103k less expensive than the average property across the RG31 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Springfield Primary School200 m away
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School400 m away
- Birch Copse Primary School800 m away
- Little Heath School500 m away
- Denefield School2.3 km away
- King's Academy Prospect2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Theale|2.4 km away
- Tilehurst|2.9 km away
- Pangbourne|4.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches ultrafast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
