26, Dark Lane
26, Dark Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 26, Dark Lane, Reading is a mid-century freehold house with 872 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 247 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 26, Dark Lane, Reading is £407,046 and the estimated rental value is £1,817 per month.
Dark Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 is located within the RG31 postal district.
Our Data Sources
26, Dark Lane, Reading has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in April 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2011.
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 26, Dark Lane, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £427,398 and a rental value of £1,908 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £378,553 and a rental value of £1,690 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 26, Dark Lane, Reading has decreased by £8,775 (2.2%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £39 per month (2.1%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.4%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 26, Dark Lane, Reading sits on a plot of 247 m2.
We have plot size data on 14 out of 14 other houses in the postcode and 26, Dark Lane, Reading sits on the 14th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
26, Dark Lane, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Nov 2011.
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, 26, Dark Lane, Reading was last sold on 19th April 2012 for £240,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since April 2012, the market for similar properties has risen by 60.7%.
- Sold Apr 2012£240,000
- Sold Jul 2001£151,000
- Sold Oct 1999£124,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 26, Dark Lane, Reading within a radius of 640 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 115, Cotswold Way, Reading, RG31 6SR, a freehold house which sold for £410,000 on the 14th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG31.
- Sold Nov 2025£410,000 | 3 Bed House115, Cotswold Way, Reading, RG31 6SR115, Cotswold Way, Reading, RG31 6SR
- Sold Jul 2025£425,000 | 3 Bed House131, Cotswold Way, Reading, RG31 6SR131, Cotswold Way, Reading, RG31 6SR
- Sold Mar 2025£405,000 | 3 Bed House157, Cotswold Way, Reading, RG31 6ST157, Cotswold Way, Reading, RG31 6ST
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Dark Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 has a total of 31 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 26, Dark Lane, Reading is the 24th largest and the 25th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £23k less expensive than the average property in RG31.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mDownsway Primary School
- 1.0kmWestwood Farm Junior School
- 1.0kmWestwood Farm Infant School
- 600mDenefield School
- 1.3kmLittle Heath School
- 3.2kmKing's Academy Prospect
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 26, Dark Lane, Reading is Tilehurst station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmTilehurst
- 3.4kmPangbourne
- 4.0kmTheale
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.
