Flat 5, The Birches
Flat 5, The Birches
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Flat 5, The Birches, Reading is a modern leasehold apartment with 602 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Flat 5, The Birches, Reading is £192,570 and the estimated rental value is £1,053 per month.
The apartment is within The Birches, Englefield Place, Earley, Reading, RG6.
Englefield Place, Earley, Reading, RG6 is located within the RG6 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 5, The Birches, Reading has 3 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in December 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2017.
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
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 Flat 5, The Birches, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £202,199 and a rental value of £1,105 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £179,091 and a rental value of £979 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Flat 5, The Birches, Reading has decreased by £5,273 (2.7%), while its estimated rental value has grown by £19 per month (1.8%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 5, The Birches, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 06 Nov 2017.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has high performance glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Flat 5, The Birches, Reading was last sold on 2nd December 2021 for £168,750 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 3 sales since 1995.
Since December 2021, the market for similar properties has risen by 12.8%.
- Sold Dec 2021£168,750
- Sold Dec 2020£159,999
- Sold Jan 2018£157,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Flat 5, The Birches, Reading within a radius of 710 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Flat 27, The Birches, Englefield Place, Reading, RG6 1FR, a leasehold flat which sold for £200,000 on the 30th May 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG6.
- Sold May 2025£200,000 | 2 Bed FlatThe Birches, Englefield PlaceFlat 27, The Birches, Englefield Place, Reading, RG6 1FR
- Sold Sep 2022£165,000 | 2 Bed FlatThe Birches, Englefield PlaceFlat 4, The Birches, Englefield Place, Reading, RG6 1FR
- Sold Jun 2022£170,000 | 2 Bed FlatThe Birches, Englefield PlaceFlat 50, The Birches, Englefield Place, Reading, RG6 1FR
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Englefield Place, Earley, Reading, RG6 has a total of 76 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Flat 5, The Birches, Reading is the 57th largest and the 57th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £283k less expensive than the average property in RG6.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mHighwood Primary School
- 1.0kmEarley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
- 1.1kmSouth Lake Primary School
- 400mThe Bulmershe School
- 1.4kmMaiden Erlegh School in Reading
- 1.4kmUTC Reading
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Flat 5, The Birches, Reading is Earley station, which is 1.1 kilometres away.
- 1.1kmEarley
- 2.6kmWinnersh Triangle
- 3.6kmReading
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast 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.
