Our Data Sources
42, Groves Lea, Reading has 41 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2010.
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.
1Sales dated prior to 2007 are shown, but are not used in our calculations.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 42, Groves Lea, Reading, we estimate a market value of £191,355 and a rental value of £1,019 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £169,486 and £902 per month respectively.
Energy Efficiency
42, Groves Lea, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Jun 2010.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 42, Groves Lea, Reading completed on 7th June 2013 at £120,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a leasehold flat.
Since 1995 the property has sold 4 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 40.7% over the period since June 2013.
- Sold Jun 2013£120,000
- Sold Nov 2006£132,000
- Sold Dec 2001£94,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Since 2008 10 properties similar to 42, Groves Lea, Reading have sold within a radius of 1.6 kilometres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 28th January 2026, was 58, Groves Lea, Reading, RG7 3SR, a leasehold flat which sold for £182,500.
Read more about house prices in RG7.
- Sold Jan 2026£182,500 | 2 Bed Flat58, Groves Lea, Reading, RG7 3SR58, Groves Lea, Reading, RG7 3SR
- Sold Jul 2025£170,000 | 2 Bed Flat4 Harley Court, Brocas Road, Reading, RG7 3AF4 Harley Court, Brocas Road, Reading, RG7 3AF
- Sold Mar 2024£173,000 | 2 Bed Flat69A, West End Road, Reading, RG7 3TJ69A, West End Road, Reading, RG7 3TJ
- Sold Nov 2023£179,000 | 2 Bed Flat54, Groves Lea, Reading, RG7 3SR54, Groves Lea, Reading, RG7 3SR
- Sold Sep 2021£166,000 | 2 Bed Flat62, Groves Lea, Reading, RG7 3SR62, Groves Lea, Reading, RG7 3SR
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 £208,507, ranging from £168,448 to £304,935.
- 40 Groves Lea
2 Bed Flat | 3 m | Est. Value: £205,302
- 38 Groves Lea
2 Bed Flat | 7 m | Est. Value: £184,199
- 36 Groves Lea
2 Bed Flat | 8 m | Est. Value: £199,799
- 34 Groves Lea
2 Bed House | 17 m | Est. Value: £261,029
- 46 Groves Lea
2 Bed Flat | 17 m | Est. Value: £221,424
Location Comparison
Of the 62 addresses on Groves Lea, Mortimer, Reading, RG7, 42, Groves Lea, Reading comes out as the 56th largest and the 56th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £349k less expensive than the average property across the RG7 district.
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Schools Nearby
- Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School700 m away
- Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School1.7 km away
- Mrs Bland's Infant School2.1 km away
- The Willink School2.0 km away
- Theale Green School6.5 km away
- The Hurst School7.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Mortimer|2.5 km away
- Bramley (Hampshire)|5.5 km away
- Aldermaston|5.5 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated Very Low, based on Environment Agency data.
