78, City Road
78, City Road
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 78, City Road, Reading is a mid-century freehold house with 1,173 ft2 of internal area.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 78, City Road, Reading is £468,074 and the estimated rental value is £2,068 per month.
City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 is located within the RG31 postal district.
Our Data Sources
78, City Road, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from July 2024 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2023.
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 78, City Road, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £491,478 and a rental value of £2,171 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £435,309 and a rental value of £1,923 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 78, City Road, Reading has declined by £10,878 (2.3%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £40 per month (1.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
Energy Efficiency
78, City Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 05 Dec 2023.
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, 78, City Road, Reading was last sold on 25th July 2024 for £530,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since July 2024, the market for similar properties has risen by 13.2%.
- Sold Jul 2024£530,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 78, City Road, Reading within a radius of 560 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 100, Blewbury Drive, Reading, RG31 5HL, a freehold house which sold for £515,000 on the 21st November 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG31.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 has a total of 135 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 78, City Road, Reading is the 35th largest and the 37th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £38k more expensive than the average property in RG31.
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Schools Nearby
- 100mSpringfield Primary School
- 200mSt Paul's Catholic Primary School
- 500mBirch Copse Primary School
- 400mLittle Heath School
- 2.1kmDenefield School
- 2.5kmKing's Academy Prospect
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 78, City Road, Reading is Tilehurst station, which is 2.6 kilometres away.
- 2.6kmTilehurst
- 2.6kmTheale
- 4.4kmReading West
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.
