42, Harvard Close
42, Harvard Close
Description & Estimates







The public record describes 42, Harvard Close, Reading as a modern house with 592 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 140 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
42, Harvard Close, Reading has an estimated sale value of £319,223 and an estimated rental value of £1,329 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Harvard Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5 lies within the RG5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Harvard Close, Reading has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2025.
We combine this information with public data 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, Harvard Close, Reading would be worth £335,184, with a potential rental value of £1,396 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £296,877, with a rental value of £1,236 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, Harvard Close, Reading has declined by £6,222 (1.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £22 (1.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.0%.
Plot Size
42, Harvard Close, Reading occupies a 140 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 44 other houses in this postcode, 40 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 25th largest.
Energy Efficiency
42, Harvard Close, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Oct 2025.
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, Harvard Close, Reading last changed hands on 30th October 2001, selling for £129,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Oct 2001£129,000
- Sold Nov 1997£78,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 560 metres of 42, Harvard Close, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 44, Harvard Close, Reading, RG5 4UJ, a freehold house, sold at £375,000 on the 17th April 2026.
Read more about house prices in RG5.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
More reading links
Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 42, Harvard Close, Reading as the 8th largest and the 7th most expensive of the 52 addresses on Harvard Close, Woodley, Reading, RG5.
Against the RG5 postcode district average, it is £136k less expensive than the typical property.
More reading links
Schools Nearby
- 100mWoodley CofE Primary School
- 1.0kmWillow Bank Infant School
- 1.0kmWillow Bank Junior School
- 1.0kmWaingels
- 2.3kmThe Bulmershe School
- 2.8kmThe Forest School
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
Winnersh Triangle station is the nearest stop to 42, Harvard Close, Reading at 2.3 kilometres away.
- 2.3kmWinnersh Triangle
- 2.5kmTwyford
- 2.9kmEarley
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.

