72, Gainsborough Road
72, Gainsborough Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading is a mid-century freehold house with 796 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 339 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading is £346,608 and the estimated rental value is £1,514 per month.
Gainsborough Road, Reading, RG30 is located within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
72, Gainsborough Road, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from November 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2012.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium 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 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £363,938 and a rental value of £1,590 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £322,345 and a rental value of £1,408 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading has dropped by £7,184 (2.1%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £33 per month (2.2%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading sits on a plot of 339 m2.
We have plot size data on 15 out of 20 other houses in the postcode and 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading sits on the 2nd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
72, Gainsborough Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 17 Jul 2012.
The property is not 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, 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading was last sold on 12th November 2012 for £180,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since November 2012, the market for similar properties has risen by 66.0%.
- Sold Nov 2012£180,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading within a radius of 650 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 117, Southcote Lane, Reading, RG30 3AJ, a freehold house which sold for £345,000 on the 23rd April 2026.
Read more about house prices in RG30.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Gainsborough Road, Reading, RG30 has a total of 118 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading is the 92nd largest and the 41st most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £15k more expensive than the average property in RG30.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mSouthcote Primary School
- 600mManor Primary School
- 1.2kmKennet Valley Primary School
- 300mBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
- 700mThe WREN School
- 800mKing's Academy Prospect
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 72, Gainsborough Road, Reading is Reading West station, which is 1.8 kilometres away.
- 1.8kmReading West
- 2.1kmReading Green Park
- 3.0kmReading
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast 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.
