170, Kensington Road
170, Kensington Road
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 170, Kensington Road, Reading as a period house with 1,001 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 98 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
170, Kensington Road, Reading has an estimated sale value of £343,443 and an estimated rental value of £1,636 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 lies within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
170, Kensington Road, Reading has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2020.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 170, Kensington Road, Reading would be worth £360,615, with a potential rental value of £1,718 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £319,402, with a rental value of £1,521 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 170, Kensington Road, Reading has declined by £7,118 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £36 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.7%.
Plot Size
170, Kensington Road, Reading occupies a 98 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 12 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
170, Kensington Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Sep 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
170, Kensington Road, Reading last changed hands on 25th February 2005, selling for £174,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Feb 2005£174,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 380 metres of 170, Kensington Road, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 4, Kent Road, Reading, RG30 2EJ, a freehold house, sold at £350,000 on the 2nd February 2026.
Read more about house prices in RG30.
•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 170, Kensington Road, Reading as the 24th largest and the 27th most expensive of the 107 addresses on Kensington Road, Reading, RG30.
Against the RG30 postcode district average, it is £12k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mBattle Primary Academy
- 500mWilson Primary School
- 800mAll Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
- 700mThe WREN School
- 1.0kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
- 1.4kmKing's Academy Prospect
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading West station is the nearest stop to 170, Kensington Road, Reading at 700 metres away.
- 700mReading West
- 2.0kmReading
- 2.9kmReading Green Park
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.
