85, Kensington Road
85, Kensington Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 85, Kensington Road, Reading to be a period freehold house with 1,453 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 102 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
85, Kensington Road, Reading has an estimated sale value of £449,947 and an estimated rental value of £1,898 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 lies within the RG30 postal district.
Our Data Sources
85, Kensington Road, Reading has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2025.
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 85, Kensington Road, Reading would be worth £472,445, with a potential rental value of £1,993 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £418,451, with a rental value of £1,766 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 85, Kensington Road, Reading has fallen by £10,783 (2.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £37 (2.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.1%.
Plot Size
85, Kensington Road, Reading occupies a 102 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 43 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 24th largest.
Energy Efficiency
85, Kensington Road, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 07 Aug 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
85, Kensington Road, Reading last changed hands on 18th December 2015, selling for £379,950. 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 42.8% since December 2015.
- Sold Dec 2015£379,950
- Sold Mar 2010£120,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 350 metres of 85, Kensington Road, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 93, Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 2SZ, a freehold house, sold at £460,000 on the 14th July 2025.
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
Our analysis of the public data ranks 85, Kensington Road, Reading as the 3rd largest and the most expensive of the 107 addresses on Kensington Road, Reading, RG30.
Against the RG30 postcode district average, it is £119k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mBattle Primary Academy
- 300mWilson Primary School
- 800mOxford Road Community School
- 1.0kmThe WREN School
- 1.2kmRiver Academy
- 1.3kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
Reading West station is the nearest stop to 85, Kensington Road, Reading at 600 metres away.
- 600mReading West
- 1.9kmReading
- 2.8kmTilehurst
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
