490, Oxford Road
490, Oxford Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 490, Oxford Road, Reading to be a period freehold house with 968 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 143 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
490, Oxford Road, Reading has an estimated sale value of £272,572 and an estimated rental value of £1,359 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 lies within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
490, Oxford Road, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2007 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2021.
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 490, Oxford Road, Reading would be worth £286,201, with a potential rental value of £1,427 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £253,492, with a rental value of £1,264 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 490, Oxford Road, Reading has fallen by £5,649 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £30 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
490, Oxford Road, Reading occupies a 143 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 16 other houses in this postcode, 11 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
490, Oxford Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Apr 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
490, Oxford Road, Reading last changed hands on 19th September 2007, selling for £175,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 70.2% since September 2007.
- Sold Sep 2007£175,000
- Sold Mar 2000£97,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 380 metres of 490, Oxford Road, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 504, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EF, a freehold house, sold at £325,000 on the 24th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG30.
- Sold Jul 2025£325,000 | 4 Bed House504, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EF504, Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EF
- Sold Apr 2023£280,000 | 3 Bed House18, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LR18, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LR
- Sold Oct 2022£335,000 | 3 Bed House10, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LR10, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LR
•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 490, Oxford Road, Reading as the 128th largest and the 242nd most expensive of the 649 addresses on Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30.
Against the RG30 postcode district average, it is £59k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mWilson Primary School
- 500mBattle Primary Academy
- 1.0kmOxford Road Community School
- 1.2kmRiver Academy
- 1.3kmThe WREN School
- 1.5kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading West station is the nearest stop to 490, Oxford Road, Reading at 800 metres away.
- 800mReading West
- 2.0kmReading
- 2.5kmTilehurst
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.
