38, Shirley Avenue
38, Shirley Avenue
Description & Estimates







According to the public record, 38, Shirley Avenue, Reading is an early-century leasehold house with 731 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 180 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 38, Shirley Avenue, Reading is £310,984 and the estimated rental value is £1,739 per month.
Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 is located within the RG2 postal district.
Our Data Sources
38, Shirley Avenue, Reading has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property 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, Shirley Avenue, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £326,533 and a rental value of £1,826 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £289,215 and a rental value of £1,617 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 38, Shirley Avenue, Reading has dropped by £7,825 (2.5%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £40 per month (2.3%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 38, Shirley Avenue, Reading sits on a plot of 180 m2.
We have plot size data on 51 out of 58 other houses in the postcode and 38, Shirley Avenue, Reading sits on the 45th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
38, Shirley Avenue, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Dec 2017.
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, 38, Shirley Avenue, Reading was last sold on 21st June 2018 for £192,500 and was recorded as a leasehold house.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since June 2018, the market for similar properties has risen by 18.0%.
- Sold Jun 2018£192,500
- Sold Jun 2003£130,000
- Sold May 2003£91,000
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, Shirley Avenue, Reading within a radius of 560 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 15, Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 8TE, a freehold house which sold for £299,500 on the 20th April 2023.
Read more about house prices in RG2.
- Sold Apr 2023£299,500 | 3 Bed House15, Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 8TE15, Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 8TE
- Sold Sep 2019£280,000 | 3 Bed House28, Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 8TD28, Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 8TD
- Sold Sep 2018£265,000 | 3 Bed House36, Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 8TD36, Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 8TD
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Shirley Avenue, Reading, RG2 has a total of 106 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 38, Shirley Avenue, Reading is the 70th largest and the 69th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £63k less expensive than the average property in RG2.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mGeoffrey Field Junior School
- 500mGeoffrey Field Infant School
- 700mChrist The King Catholic Primary School
- 1.0kmHartland High School
- 1.6kmOakbank School
- 2.2kmReading Girls' School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 38, Shirley Avenue, Reading is Reading Green Park station, which is 3.0 kilometres away.
- 3.0kmReading Green Park
- 4.0kmEarley
- 4.7kmReading
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast 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.

