172, Kensington Road
172, Kensington Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 172, Kensington Road, Reading is a period freehold house with 1,001 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 93.5 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 172, Kensington Road, Reading is £343,443 and the estimated rental value is £1,636 per month.
Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 is located within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
172, Kensington Road, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from June 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2016.
We combine this information with that 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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 172, Kensington Road, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £360,615 and a rental value of £1,718 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £319,402 and a rental value of £1,521 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 172, Kensington Road, Reading has fallen by £7,118 (2.1%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £36 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 172, Kensington Road, Reading sits on a plot of 94 m2.
We have plot size data on 12 out of 12 other houses in the postcode and 172, Kensington Road, Reading sits on the 9th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
172, Kensington Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Mar 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 172, Kensington Road, Reading was last sold on 30th June 2016 for £291,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since June 2016, the market for similar properties has risen by 20.2%.
- Sold Jun 2016£291,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 172, Kensington Road, Reading within a radius of 380 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 4, Kent Road, Reading, RG30 2EJ, a freehold house which sold for £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
Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 has a total of 107 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 172, Kensington Road, Reading is the 23rd largest and the 26th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £12k more expensive than the average property in RG30.
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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
The closest station to 172, Kensington Road, Reading is Reading West station, which is 700 metres away.
- 700mReading West
- 2.0kmReading
- 2.9kmReading Green Park
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
