56, Chester Street
56, Chester Street
Description & Estimates
Public records show 56, Chester Street, Reading to be a period freehold house with 839 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 109 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
56, Chester Street, Reading has an estimated sale value of £299,161 and an estimated rental value of £1,533 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Chester Street, Reading, RG30 lies within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
56, Chester Street, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2015.
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 56, Chester Street, Reading would be worth £314,119, with a potential rental value of £1,610 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £278,220, with a rental value of £1,426 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 56, Chester Street, Reading has decreased by £6,200 (2.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £34 (2.2%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.1%.
Plot Size
56, Chester Street, Reading occupies a 109 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 34 other houses in this postcode, 31 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 18th largest.
Energy Efficiency
56, Chester Street, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Dec 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has mostly double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
56, Chester Street, Reading last changed hands on 18th April 2023, selling for £280,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 9.1% since April 2023.
- Sold Apr 2023£280,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 390 metres of 56, Chester Street, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 50, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP, a freehold house, sold at £324,000 on the 19th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG30.
- Sold Nov 2025£324,000 | 3 Bed House50, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP50, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP
- Sold Jun 2025£290,000 | 2 Bed House27, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LL27, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LL
- Sold Nov 2022£310,000 | 3 Bed House34, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP34, Chester Street, Reading, RG30 1LP
•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 56, Chester Street, Reading as the 41st largest and the 27th most expensive of the 117 addresses on Chester Street, Reading, RG30.
Against the RG30 postcode district average, it is £32k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mWilson Primary School
- 700mBattle Primary Academy
- 1.0kmOxford Road Community School
- 1.0kmRiver Academy
- 1.4kmThe WREN School
- 1.7kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading West station is the nearest stop to 56, Chester Street, Reading at 800 metres away.
- 800mReading West
- 1.9kmReading
- 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.
