42, Francis Street
42, Francis Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 42, Francis Street, Reading to be a period freehold house with 925 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
42, Francis Street, Reading has an estimated sale value of £318,318 and an estimated rental value of £1,804 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Francis Street, Reading, RG1 lies within the RG1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Francis Street, Reading has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in January 2009 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2024.
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 42, Francis Street, Reading would be worth £334,234, with a potential rental value of £1,894 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £296,036, with a rental value of £1,678 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 42, Francis Street, Reading has dropped by £7,944 (2.5%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £40 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.8%.
Energy Efficiency
42, Francis Street, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Jun 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
42, Francis Street, Reading last changed hands on 9th January 2009, selling for £180,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 83.2% since January 2009.
- Sold Jan 2009£180,000
- Sold Mar 2006£168,000
- Sold Sep 2002£150,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 310 metres of 42, Francis Street, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 37, Francis Street, Reading, RG1 2QB, a freehold house, sold at £278,000 on the 7th January 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG1.
•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 42, Francis Street, Reading as the 8th largest and the 10th most expensive of the 64 addresses on Francis Street, Reading, RG1.
Against the RG1 postcode district average, it is £22k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mKatesgrove Primary School
- 500mColey Primary School
- 500mNew Christ Church Church of England Primary School
- 600mKendrick School
- 1.2kmReading School
- 1.5kmReading Girls' School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading station is the nearest stop to 42, Francis Street, Reading at 1.1 kilometres away.
- 1.1kmReading
- 1.5kmReading West
- 3.1kmReading Green Park
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.
