491, Oxford Road
491, Oxford Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 491, Oxford Road, Reading to be a period freehold house with 1,184 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 151 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
491, Oxford Road, Reading has an estimated sale value of £328,229 and an estimated rental value of £1,587 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
491, Oxford Road, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2025.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 491, Oxford Road, Reading would be worth £344,641, with a potential rental value of £1,667 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £305,253, with a rental value of £1,476 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 491, Oxford Road, Reading has declined by £7,866 (2.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £31 (2.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.8%.
Plot Size
491, Oxford Road, Reading occupies a 151 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 13 other houses in this postcode, 7 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
491, Oxford Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Jul 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
491, Oxford Road, Reading last changed hands on 30th November 2021, selling for £372,500. 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 25.5% since November 2021.
- Sold Nov 2021£372,500
- Sold Aug 1997£43,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 350 metres of 491, Oxford Road, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 30, Wilton Road, Reading, RG30 2SS, a freehold house, sold at £321,873 on the 26th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG30.
- Sold Nov 2025£321,873 | 4 Bed House30, Wilton Road, Reading, RG30 2SS30, Wilton Road, Reading, RG30 2SS
- Sold Sep 2024£350,000 | 4 Bed House21, Wilton Road, Reading, RG30 2SS21, Wilton Road, Reading, RG30 2SS
- Sold Mar 2022£315,000 | 3 Bed House1, Elm Lodge Avenue, Reading, RG30 2SR1, Elm Lodge Avenue, Reading, RG30 2SR
•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 491, Oxford Road, Reading as the 56th largest and the 127th most expensive of the 649 addresses on Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30.
Against the RG30 postcode district average, it is £3k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mWilson Primary School
- 400mBattle Primary Academy
- 900mOxford Road Community School
- 1.1kmRiver Academy
- 1.2kmThe WREN School
- 1.4kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading West station is the nearest stop to 491, Oxford Road, Reading at 700 metres away.
- 700mReading West
- 1.9kmReading
- 2.6kmTilehurst
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.
