Our Data Sources
157, Elgar Road, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in May 2007 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2021.
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, Elgar Road, Reading, we estimate a market value of £300,452 and a rental value of £1,659 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £266,115 and £1,469 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 157, Elgar Road, Reading as measuring 129 m2.
That makes it the 4th largest plot in the postcode, where all 51 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
157, Elgar Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 28 Apr 2021.
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, Elgar Road, Reading completed on 4th May 2007 at £169,950 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold twice.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 60.5% over the period since May 2007.
- Sold May 2007£169,950
- Sold Mar 2003£151,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2021 326 properties similar to 157, Elgar Road, Reading have sold within a radius of 430 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 29th April 2026, was 161, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH, a freehold house which sold for £287,500.
Read more about house prices in RG2.
- Sold Apr 2026£287,500 | 3 Bed House161, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH161, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH
- Sold Dec 2025£322,000 | 3 Bed House93, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH93, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH
- Sold Nov 2025£333,171 | 3 Bed House89, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH89, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH
- Sold Oct 2025£325,000 | 3 Bed House163, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH163, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DH
- Sold Aug 2025£300,000 | 3 Bed House29, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DQ29, Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0DQ
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 £305,771, ranging from £248,134 to £421,357.
- 153 Elgar Road
3 Bed House | 7 m | Est. Value: £269,117
- 161 Elgar Road
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £292,332
- 151 Elgar Road
3 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £298,406
- 163 Elgar Road
3 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £304,373
- 149 Elgar Road
3 Bed House | 15 m | Est. Value: £271,290
Location Comparison
Of the 200 addresses on Elgar Road, Reading, RG2, 157, Elgar Road, Reading comes out as the 148th largest and the 167th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £84k less expensive than the average property across the RG2 district.
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Schools Nearby
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School300 m away
- Katesgrove Primary School500 m away
- Coley Primary School600 m away
- Kendrick School900 m away
- Reading Girls' School1.3 km away
- Reading School1.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Reading|1.4 km away
- Reading West|1.7 km away
- Reading Green Park|2.8 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
