38, City Road
38, City Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 38, City Road, Reading is a freehold house that sits on a 403 m2 plot.
By comparing it to neighbours, we estimate that it is a mid-century house with 999 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 38, City Road, Reading is £420,572 and the estimated rental value is £1,905 per month.
City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 is located within the RG31 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, City Road, Reading has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2008 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high 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 38, City Road, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £441,601 and a rental value of £2,000 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £391,132 and a rental value of £1,771 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 38, City Road, Reading has fallen by £9,066 (2.2%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £41 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, 38, City Road, Reading sits on a plot of 403 m2.
We have plot size data on 33 out of 33 other houses in the postcode and 38, City Road, Reading sits on the 20th largest plot.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 38, City Road, Reading was last sold on 17th October 2008 for £240,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since October 2008, the market for similar properties has risen by 73.6%.
- Sold Oct 2008£240,000
- Sold Oct 2008£235,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 38, City Road, Reading within a radius of 560 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 13, Foxcombe Drive, Reading, RG31 5HT, a freehold house which sold for £435,000 on the 20th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG31.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 has a total of 135 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 38, City Road, Reading is the 63rd largest and the 57th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £10k less expensive than the average property in RG31.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mSt Paul's Catholic Primary School
- 400mBirch Copse Primary School
- 400mSpringfield Primary School
- 600mLittle Heath School
- 2.0kmDenefield School
- 2.2kmKing's Academy Prospect
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 38, City Road, Reading is Tilehurst station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- 2.4kmTilehurst
- 2.9kmTheale
- 4.1kmReading West
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.
