17, Melrose Gardens
17, Melrose Gardens
Description & Estimates
Public records show 17, Melrose Gardens, Reading to be a mid-century freehold house with 882 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 518 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
17, Melrose Gardens, Reading has an estimated sale value of £406,487 and an estimated rental value of £2,003 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 lies within the RG2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
17, Melrose Gardens, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 17, Melrose Gardens, Reading would be worth £426,811, with a potential rental value of £2,103 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £378,033, with a rental value of £1,863 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 17, Melrose Gardens, Reading has decreased by £10,227 (2.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £46 (2.3%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.9%.
Plot Size
17, Melrose Gardens, Reading occupies a 518 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 35 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Energy Efficiency
17, Melrose Gardens, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Jul 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
17, Melrose Gardens, Reading last changed hands on 16th November 2017, selling for £365,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 0.6% since November 2017.
- Sold Nov 2017£365,000
- Sold Jul 2001£125,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.4 kilometres of 17, Melrose Gardens, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 28, Chamberlain Gardens, Reading, RG2 9QA, a freehold house, sold at £430,000 on the 26th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG2.
•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 17, Melrose Gardens, Reading as the 38th largest and the 35th most expensive of the 59 addresses on Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2.
Against the RG2 postcode district average, it is £33k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mThe Coombes Church of England Primary School
- 2.5kmFarley Hill Primary School
- 2.7kmShinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
- 1.9kmBohunt School Wokingham
- 4.1kmOakbank School
- 4.6kmThe Forest School
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Public Transport Nearby
Winnersh station is the nearest stop to 17, Melrose Gardens, Reading at 4.5 kilometres away.
- 4.5kmWinnersh
- 4.8kmWinnersh Triangle
- 4.9kmWokingham
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
