Our Data Sources
5, Short Street, Reading has 61 entries in the Land Registry, most recently in June 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2017.
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
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 5, Short Street, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £428,169 and a rental value of £1,769 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £379,235 and a rental value of £1,567 per month.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 5, Short Street, Reading sits on a plot of 100 m2.
We have plot size data on 9 out of 11 other houses in the postcode and 5, Short Street, Reading sits on the 7th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
5, Short Street, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Apr 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using a boiler and radiators (mains gas).
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 5, Short Street, Reading was last sold on 13th June 2017 for £369,950 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 6 sales since 1995.
Since June 2017, the market for similar properties has risen by 33.0%.
- Sold Jun 2017£369,950
- Sold Dec 2016£318,000
- Sold May 2008£230,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 222 sales of properties similar to 5, Short Street, Reading within a radius of 480 metres since 2023.
The most recent example is 5, Westfield Road, Reading, RG4 8HL, a freehold house which sold for £372,500 on the 29th May 2026.
Read more about house prices in RG4.
- Sold May 2026£372,500 | 3 Bed House5, Westfield Road, Reading, RG4 8HL5, Westfield Road, Reading, RG4 8HL
- Sold May 2026£432,000 | 3 Bed House33, Oxford Street, Reading, RG4 8HN33, Oxford Street, Reading, RG4 8HN
- Sold May 2026£427,500 | 3 Bed House7, Short Street, Reading, RG4 8JJ7, Short Street, Reading, RG4 8JJ
- Sold Apr 2026£320,000 | 3 Bed House37, Oxford Street, Reading, RG4 8HN37, Oxford Street, Reading, RG4 8HN
- Sold Apr 2026£420,000 | 3 Bed House1A, Westfield Road, Reading, RG4 8HL1A, Westfield Road, Reading, RG4 8HL
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 £377,490, ranging from £182,098 to £497,275.
- 7 Short Street
3 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £416,311
- 3 Short Street
3 Bed House | 4 m | Est. Value: £464,195
- 9 Short Street
3 Bed House | 9 m | Est. Value: £391,931
- 6 Short Street
3 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £432,429
- 4 Short Street
3 Bed House | 26 m | Est. Value: £399,098
Location Comparison
Short Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 has a total of 11 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 5, Short Street, Reading is the 5th largest and the 5th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £162k less expensive than the average property in RG4.
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Schools Nearby
- Thameside Primary School300 m away
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School300 m away
- Caversham Primary School600 m away
- River Academy1.3 km away
- Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre1.5 km away
- Kendrick School2.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Reading|1.1 km away
- Reading West|2.0 km away
- Tilehurst|4.1 km away
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast Broadband available in this area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be Very Low.





