5, The Old Forge
5, The Old Forge
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 5, The Old Forge, Reading is a modern leasehold apartment with 918 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 5, The Old Forge, Reading is £367,282 and the estimated rental value is £1,213 per month.
The Old Forge, Streatley, Reading, RG8 is located within the RG8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, The Old Forge, Reading has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in May 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2010.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high 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 5, The Old Forge, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £385,646 and a rental value of £1,274 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £341,572 and a rental value of £1,128 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 5, The Old Forge, Reading has fallen by £12,059 (3.3%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £11 per month (0.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
Energy Efficiency
5, The Old Forge, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 26 Nov 2010.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 5, The Old Forge, Reading was last sold on 17th May 2019 for £337,500 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since May 2019, the market for similar properties has risen by 2.5%.
- Sold May 2019£337,500
- Sold Nov 1999£149,950
- Sold Sep 1996£115,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 5, The Old Forge, Reading within a radius of 2.3 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 8, The Old Forge, Reading, RG8 9JW, a leasehold flat which sold for £372,500 on the 19th February 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG8.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
The Old Forge, Streatley, Reading, RG8 has a total of 9 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 5, The Old Forge, Reading is the 3rd largest and the 3rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £359k less expensive than the average property in RG8.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mStreatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
- 1.4kmGoring Church of England Aided Primary School
- 3.0kmSouth Stoke Primary School
- 5.7kmLangtree School
- 7.3kmThe Downs School
- 8.6kmDenefield School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 5, The Old Forge, Reading is Goring & Streatley station, which is 1.1 kilometres away.
- 1.1kmGoring & Streatley
- 5.4kmCholsey
- 5.8kmPangbourne
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast 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.
