Our Data Sources
196, Wensley Road, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from November 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2022.
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.
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 196, Wensley Road, Reading, we estimate a market value of £375,711 and a rental value of £2,209 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £332,773 and £1,957 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 196, Wensley Road, Reading as measuring 276 m2.
That makes it the 13th largest plot in the postcode, where 41 of the 49 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
196, Wensley Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 15 Aug 2022.
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 196, Wensley Road, Reading completed on 9th November 2012 at £180,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 this is the property's only sale.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 62.5% over the period since November 2012.
- Sold Nov 2012£180,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2015 90 properties similar to 196, Wensley Road, Reading have sold within a radius of 610 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 2nd March 2026, was 320, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DR, a freehold house which sold for £328,000.
Read more about house prices in RG1.
- Sold Mar 2026£328,000 | 3 Bed House320, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DR320, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DR
- Sold Jan 2026£420,000 | 3 Bed House15, Heron Way, Reading, RG1 6DY15, Heron Way, Reading, RG1 6DY
- Sold Nov 2025£295,000 | 3 Bed House237, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE237, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6EE
- Sold Jun 2025£400,000 | 3 Bed House12, Tallis Lane, Reading, RG30 3EB12, Tallis Lane, Reading, RG30 3EB
- Sold Apr 2025£385,000 | 3 Bed House222, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DP222, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6DP
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 £326,724, ranging from £295,671 to £395,790.
- 198 Wensley Road
3 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £342,605
- 200 Wensley Road
3 Bed House | 19 m | Est. Value: £336,003
- 190 Wensley Road
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £342,085
- 188 Wensley Road
4 Bed House | 32 m | Est. Value: £395,790
- 204 Wensley Road
4 Bed House | 34 m | Est. Value: £377,352
Location Comparison
Of the 571 addresses on Wensley Road, Reading, RG1, 196, Wensley Road, Reading comes out as the 31st largest and the 65th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £62k more expensive than the average property across the RG1 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Southcote Primary School600 m away
- St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School700 m away
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School1.1 km away
- The WREN School600 m away
- Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School600 m away
- King's Academy Prospect1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Reading West|1.5 km away
- Reading Green Park|1.8 km away
- Reading|2.4 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.
