31, Chester Street
31, Chester Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 31, Chester Street, Reading to be a period freehold house with 900 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 91.3 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
31, Chester Street, Reading has an estimated sale value of £297,496 and an estimated rental value of £1,505 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Chester Street, Reading, RG30 lies within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
31, Chester Street, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2011.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 31, Chester Street, Reading would be worth £312,371, with a potential rental value of £1,580 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £276,671, with a rental value of £1,399 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 31, Chester Street, Reading has fallen by £6,166 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £33 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.1%.
Plot Size
31, Chester Street, Reading occupies a 91 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 20 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 17th largest.
Energy Efficiency
31, Chester Street, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Feb 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
31, Chester Street, Reading last changed hands on 21st July 2017, selling for £254,500. 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 risen by 21.8% since July 2017.
- Sold Jul 2017£254,500
- Sold Aug 2004£144,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 380 metres of 31, Chester Street, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 50, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP, a freehold house, sold at £324,000 on the 19th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG30.
- Sold Nov 2025£324,000 | 3 Bed House50, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP50, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP
- Sold Apr 2023£280,000 | 3 Bed House56, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP56, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP
- Sold Apr 2023£280,000 | 3 Bed House18, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LR18, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LR
•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 31, Chester Street, Reading as the 30th largest and the 30th most expensive of the 117 addresses on Chester Street, Reading, RG30.
Against the RG30 postcode district average, it is £34k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mWilson Primary School
- 600mBattle Primary Academy
- 1.0kmOxford Road Community School
- 1.1kmRiver Academy
- 1.4kmThe WREN School
- 1.6kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading West station is the nearest stop to 31, Chester Street, Reading at 800 metres away.
- 800mReading West
- 2.0kmReading
- 2.4kmTilehurst
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
