Our Data Sources
42, Cardiff Road, Reading has no recent1 records in the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2021.
We combine this information with public data 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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 42, Cardiff Road, Reading would be worth £364,900, with a potential rental value of £2,033 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £323,197, with a rental value of £1,801 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
42, Cardiff Road, Reading occupies a 184 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 11 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Cardiff Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Sep 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
42, Cardiff Road, Reading last changed hands on 22nd July 1999, selling for £65,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
- Sold Jul 1999£65,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 174 sales of comparable properties within 520 metres of 42, Cardiff Road, Reading since 2019.
Most recently, 38, Addison Road, Reading, RG1 8EN, a freehold house, sold at £390,000 on the 23rd March 2026.
Read more about house prices in RG1.
- Sold Mar 2026£390,000 | 3 Bed House38, Addison Road, Reading, RG1 8EN38, Addison Road, Reading, RG1 8EN
- Sold Feb 2026£386,500 | 3 Bed House47, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8ET47, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8ET
- Sold Jan 2026£337,500 | 3 Bed House2, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8ET2, Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8ET
- Sold Aug 2025£425,700 | 3 Bed House86, Addison Road, Reading, RG1 8EG86, Addison Road, Reading, RG1 8EG
- Sold Jul 2025£360,000 | 3 Bed House106, Addison Road, Reading, RG1 8EG106, Addison Road, Reading, RG1 8EG
Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Explore Nearby Properties
The surrounding properties have an average estimated value of £377,756, ranging from £176,401 to £576,041.
- 44 Cardiff Road
3 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £341,085
- 40 Cardiff Road
3 Bed House | 5 m | Est. Value: £345,391
- 48 Cardiff Road
3 Bed House | 12 m | Est. Value: £360,060
- 50 Cardiff Road
3 Bed House | 16 m | Est. Value: £330,082
- 52 Cardiff Road
3 Bed House | 21 m | Est. Value: £351,752
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 42, Cardiff Road, Reading as the 44th largest and the 40th most expensive of the 123 addresses on Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1.
Against the RG1 postcode district average, it is £56k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- E P Collier Primary School300 m away
- Civitas Academy400 m away
- Oxford Road Community School700 m away
- River Academy600 m away
- Kendrick School1.7 km away
- The WREN School2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Reading|700 m away
- Reading West|900 m away
- Tilehurst|3.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Low risk of flooding.
