38, Kensington Road
38, Kensington Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 38, Kensington Road, Reading to be a period freehold house with 850 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 98.3 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
38, Kensington Road, Reading has an estimated sale value of £313,145 and an estimated rental value of £1,551 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 lies within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Kensington Road, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from September 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2021.
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 38, Kensington Road, Reading would be worth £328,802, with a potential rental value of £1,628 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £291,225, with a rental value of £1,442 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 38, Kensington Road, Reading has fallen by £6,490 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £34 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.9%.
Plot Size
38, Kensington Road, Reading occupies a 98 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 37 other houses in this postcode, 36 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
38, Kensington Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Jun 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
38, Kensington Road, Reading last changed hands on 10th September 2015, selling for £220,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 42.1% since September 2015.
- Sold Sep 2015£220,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 340 metres of 38, Kensington Road, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 20, Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 2SY, a freehold house, sold at £305,000 on the 20th March 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 38, Kensington Road, Reading as the 52nd largest and the 62nd most expensive of the 107 addresses on Kensington Road, Reading, RG30.
Against the RG30 postcode district average, it is £18k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mBattle Primary Academy
- 300mWilson Primary School
- 800mOxford Road Community School
- 1.0kmThe WREN School
- 1.2kmRiver Academy
- 1.3kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading West station is the nearest stop to 38, Kensington Road, Reading at 600 metres away.
- 600mReading West
- 1.9kmReading
- 2.7kmTilehurst
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.
