42, Prospect Street
42, Prospect Street
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 42, Prospect Street, Reading is a mid-century freehold house with 1,517 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 224 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 42, Prospect Street, Reading is £543,413 and the estimated rental value is £2,742 per month.
Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 is located within the RG1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
42, Prospect Street, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from January 2007 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2021.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 42, Prospect Street, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £570,584 and a rental value of £2,879 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £505,374 and a rental value of £2,550 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 42, Prospect Street, Reading has decreased by £16,020 (2.9%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £47 per month (1.7%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 42, Prospect Street, Reading sits on a plot of 224 m2.
We have plot size data on 19 out of 22 other houses in the postcode and 42, Prospect Street, Reading sits on the 14th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
42, Prospect Street, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Nov 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 42, Prospect Street, Reading was last sold on 26th January 2007 for £250,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since January 2007, the market for similar properties has risen by 69.8%.
- Sold Jan 2007£250,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 42, Prospect Street, Reading within a radius of 350 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 13A, Brunswick Hill, Reading, RG1 7YT, a freehold house which sold for £485,000 on the 21st November 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
Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 has a total of 166 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 42, Prospect Street, Reading is the 8th largest and the 6th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £247k more expensive than the average property in RG1.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mOxford Road Community School
- 300mAll Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
- 300mAll Saints Junior School
- 1.2kmRiver Academy
- 1.3kmThe WREN School
- 1.6kmKendrick School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 42, Prospect Street, Reading is Reading West station, which is 300 metres away.
- 300mReading West
- 1.1kmReading
- 3.2kmReading Green Park
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
