262, Gainsborough Road
262, Gainsborough Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 262, Gainsborough Road, Reading to be a mid-century freehold house with 871 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 347 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
262, Gainsborough Road, Reading has an estimated sale value of £388,746 and an estimated rental value of £1,531 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Gainsborough Road, Reading, RG30 lies within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
262, Gainsborough Road, Reading has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2022 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 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 262, Gainsborough Road, Reading would be worth £408,183, with a potential rental value of £1,607 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £361,533, with a rental value of £1,423 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 262, Gainsborough Road, Reading has moved down by £8,057 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £34 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.7%.
Plot Size
262, Gainsborough Road, Reading occupies a 347 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 19 other houses in this postcode, 14 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
262, Gainsborough Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 19 Aug 2022.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
262, Gainsborough Road, Reading last changed hands on 7th October 2022, selling for £420,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 2.3% since October 2022.
- Sold Oct 2022£420,000
- Sold May 2011£186,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 560 metres of 262, Gainsborough Road, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 32, Worcester Close, Reading, RG30 3BN, a freehold house, sold at £325,000 on the 27th 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
Our analysis of the public data ranks 262, Gainsborough Road, Reading as the 67th largest and the 16th most expensive of the 118 addresses on Gainsborough Road, Reading, RG30.
Against the RG30 postcode district average, it is £57k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mManor Primary School
- 700mKennet Valley Primary School
- 800mSouthcote Primary School
- 500mKing's Academy Prospect
- 800mBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
- 1.2kmThe WREN School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading Green Park station is the nearest stop to 262, Gainsborough Road, Reading at 2.2 kilometres away.
- 2.2kmReading Green Park
- 2.2kmReading West
- 3.3kmTilehurst
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
