40, Dark Lane
40, Dark Lane
Description & Estimates
The public record lists 40, Dark Lane, Reading as a freehold house sitting on a 438 m2 plot.
Comparison with its neighbours suggests a mid-century house with 973 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms.
40, Dark Lane, Reading has an estimated sale value of £432,358 and an estimated rental value of £1,888 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Dark Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 lies within the RG31 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, Dark Lane, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2009 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 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 40, Dark Lane, Reading would be worth £453,976, with a potential rental value of £1,983 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £402,093, with a rental value of £1,756 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 40, Dark Lane, Reading has decreased by £9,320 (2.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £40 (2.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.2%.
Plot Size
40, Dark Lane, Reading occupies a 438 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 14 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Sold Prices
40, Dark Lane, Reading last changed hands on 11th September 2009, selling for £240,000. 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 risen by 79.4% since September 2009.
- Sold Sep 2009£240,000
- Sold Jan 2001£163,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 680 metres of 40, Dark Lane, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 157, Cotswold Way, Reading, RG31 6ST, a freehold house, sold at £405,000 on the 31st March 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
Our analysis of the public data ranks 40, Dark Lane, Reading as the 22nd largest and the 24th most expensive of the 31 addresses on Dark Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31.
Against the RG31 postcode district average, it is £2k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mDownsway Primary School
- 1.0kmWestwood Farm Junior School
- 1.0kmWestwood Farm Infant School
- 600mDenefield School
- 1.3kmLittle Heath School
- 3.2kmKing's Academy Prospect
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Public Transport Nearby
Tilehurst station is the nearest stop to 40, Dark Lane, Reading at 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmTilehurst
- 3.4kmPangbourne
- 4.0kmTheale
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.
