2, Shortheath Lane
2, Shortheath Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading is an early-century freehold house with 1,205 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 508 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading is £548,840 and the estimated rental value is £1,901 per month.
Shortheath Lane, Sulhamstead, Reading, RG7 is located within the RG7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
2, Shortheath Lane, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low 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 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £576,282 and a rental value of £1,996 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £510,422 and a rental value of £1,767 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading has declined by £9,704 (1.8%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £45 per month (2.4%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading sits on a plot of 508 m2.
We have plot size data on 10 out of 10 other houses in the postcode and 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading sits on the 8th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
2, Shortheath Lane, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Oct 2017.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading was last sold on 16th February 2018 for £461,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since February 2018, the market for similar properties has risen by 23.9%.
- Sold Feb 2018£461,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading within a radius of 1.8 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 12, Barbour Drive, Reading, RG7 3FQ, a freehold house which sold for £467,500 on the 28th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG7.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Shortheath Lane, Sulhamstead, Reading, RG7 has a total of 18 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading is the 16th largest and the 15th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £10k more expensive than the average property in RG7.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mSulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School
- 1.1kmMrs Bland's Infant School
- 1.4kmGarland Junior School
- 1.1kmThe Willink School
- 4.0kmTheale Green School
- 6.3kmLittle Heath School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 2, Shortheath Lane, Reading is Theale station, which is 3.7 kilometres away.
- 3.7kmTheale
- 3.8kmAldermaston
- 4.7kmMortimer
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast 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.
