78, Watlington Street
78, Watlington Street
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 78, Watlington Street, Reading is a period freehold house with 1,259 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 110 m2 plot.
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, Watlington Street, Reading is £374,420 and the estimated rental value is £2,182 per month.
Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 is located within the RG1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
78, Watlington Street, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from February 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2024.
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 78, Watlington Street, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £393,141 and a rental value of £2,291 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £348,210 and a rental value of £2,029 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 78, Watlington Street, Reading has fallen by £11,038 (2.9%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £38 per month (1.7%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 78, Watlington Street, Reading sits on a plot of 110 m2.
We have plot size data on 9 out of 13 other houses in the postcode and 78, Watlington Street, Reading sits on the 8th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
78, Watlington Street, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Apr 2024.
The property is connected to mains gas and has some double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 78, Watlington Street, Reading was last sold on 17th February 2015 for £355,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since February 2015, the market for similar properties has risen by 20.4%.
- Sold Feb 2015£355,000
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, Watlington Street, Reading within a radius of 360 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 13, St. Johns Hill, Reading, RG1 4EE, a freehold house which sold for £406,000 on the 15th August 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 has a total of 150 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 78, Watlington Street, Reading is the 17th largest and the 20th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £78k more expensive than the average property in RG1.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mSt John's Church of England Primary School
- 800mKatesgrove Primary School
- 900mNew Town Primary School
- 300mKendrick School
- 600mReading School
- 1.5kmMaiden Erlegh School in Reading
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to 78, Watlington Street, Reading is Reading station, which is 1.0 kilometres away.
- 1.0kmReading
- 2.1kmReading West
- 3.2kmEarley
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.
