Our Data Sources
53, Essex Street, Reading has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2018.
We combine this information with public data 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
In very good condition, we estimate 53, Essex Street, Reading would be worth £261,893, with a potential rental value of £1,490 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £231,962, with a rental value of £1,319 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Energy Efficiency
53, Essex Street, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 01 Mar 2018.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
53, Essex Street, Reading last changed hands on 23rd October 2006, selling for £166,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
- Sold Oct 2006£166,000
- Sold Jun 2003£133,000
- Sold Oct 2001£116,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 174 sales of comparable properties within 390 metres of 53, Essex Street, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 97, Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ, a freehold house, sold at £276,000 on the 14th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG2.
- Sold Nov 2025£276,000 | 2 Bed House97, Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ97, Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ
- Sold Mar 2025£270,000 | 3 Bed House67, Waterloo Road, Reading, RG2 0AG67, Waterloo Road, Reading, RG2 0AG
- Sold Jul 2024£275,000 | 3 Bed House69, Waterloo Road, Reading, RG2 0AG69, Waterloo Road, Reading, RG2 0AG
•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 53, Essex Street, Reading as the 57th largest and the 57th most expensive of the 66 addresses on Essex Street, Reading, RG2.
Against the RG2 postcode district average, it is £120k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School200 m away
- The Palmer Primary Academy500 m away
- Katesgrove Primary School700 m away
- Kendrick School700 m away
- Reading School900 m away
- Reading Girls' School1.0 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Reading|1.5 km away
- Reading West|2.0 km away
- Reading Green Park|3.0 km away
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast Broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a Very Low risk of flooding.
