Our Data Sources
8, The Short, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in January 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2015.
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
In very good condition, we estimate 8, The Short, Reading would be worth £503,358, with a potential rental value of £2,013 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £445,831, with a rental value of £1,783 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
8, The Short, Reading occupies a 385 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 17 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 7th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, The Short, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 27 Jan 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, The Short, Reading last changed hands on 21st January 2011, selling for £310,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 119.5% since January 2011.
- Sold Jan 2011£310,000
- Sold Aug 1998£129,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 57 sales of comparable properties within 1.0 kilometres of 8, The Short, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 8, Brading Way, Reading, RG8 8BS, a freehold house, sold at £525,000 on the 28th March 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG8.
- Sold Mar 2025£525,000 | 4 Bed House8, Brading Way, Reading, RG8 8BS8, Brading Way, Reading, RG8 8BS
- Sold Sep 2022£760,000 | 4 Bed HouseDuranlock, Mapledurham Drive, Reading, RG8 8BDDuranlock, Mapledurham Drive, Reading, RG8 8BD
- Sold Nov 2021£398,000 | 4 Bed House13, The Short, Reading, RG8 8BP13, The Short, Reading, RG8 8BP
•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 8, The Short, Reading as the 2nd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 17 addresses on The Short, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8.
Against the RG8 postcode district average, it is £250k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Purley CofE Primary School500 m away
- Long Lane Primary School800 m away
- Westwood Farm Junior School900 m away
- Denefield School1.4 km away
- Little Heath School3.1 km away
- King's Academy Prospect4.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Tilehurst|1.4 km away
- Pangbourne|3.4 km away
- Reading West|4.6 km away
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 Medium risk of flooding.
