Our Data Sources
2 The Orchids, Reading has 2 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in February 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2026.
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
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 2 The Orchids, Reading, we estimate a market value of £630,574 and a rental value of £2,474 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £558,508 and £2,191 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 2 The Orchids, Reading as measuring 256 m2.
That makes it the 8th largest plot in the postcode, where all 10 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
2 The Orchids, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Apr 2026.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using air source heat pump (underfloor, electric).
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 2 The Orchids, Reading completed on 3rd February 2021 at £530,000 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 6.4% over the period since February 2021.
- Sold Feb 2021£530,000
- Sold Jul 2015£475,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2007 25 properties similar to 2 The Orchids, Reading have sold within a radius of 2.8 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 28th May 2025, was 4, Red Cross Road, Reading, RG8 9HG, a freehold house which sold for £670,000.
Read more about house prices in RG8.
- Sold May 2025£670,000 | 4 Bed House4, Red Cross Road, Reading, RG8 9HG4, Red Cross Road, Reading, RG8 9HG
- Sold Aug 2024£587,500 | 4 Bed House16E, Cleeve Down, Reading, RG8 0HB16E, Cleeve Down, Reading, RG8 0HB
- Sold Aug 2022£550,000 | 4 Bed House1 The Orchids, Reading Road, Reading, RG8 9NL1 The Orchids, Reading Road, Reading, RG8 9NL
- Sold Mar 2021£500,000 | 4 Bed House5, Stonehouse, Reading, RG8 9NQ5, Stonehouse, Reading, RG8 9NQ
- Sold Jan 2021£550,000 | 4 Bed HouseDower Cottage, Reading Road, Reading, RG8 9NLDower Cottage, Reading Road, Reading, RG8 9NL
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 £631,603, ranging from £413,210 to £1,402,548.
- 1 The Orchids Reading Road
4 Bed House | 11 m | Est. Value: £568,351
- Dower Cottage
4 Bed House | 23 m | Est. Value: £621,515
- 4 The Orchids Reading Road
4 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £672,950
- 3 The Orchids Reading Road
3 Bed House | 44 m | Est. Value: £533,377
- 1 Hartslock View
3 Bed House | 47 m | Est. Value: £425,888
Location Comparison
Of the 42 addresses on Reading Road, Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8, 2 The Orchids, Reading comes out as the 16th largest and the 21st most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £137k less expensive than the average property across the RG8 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Basildon C.E. Primary School2.6 km away
- Goring Church of England Aided Primary School2.7 km away
- Streatley Church of England Primary School2.9 km away
- Langtree School4.9 km away
- Denefield School5.9 km away
- Little Heath School7.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Goring & Streatley|2.1 km away
- Pangbourne|3.0 km away
- Tilehurst|7.4 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.












