Our Data Sources
Flat 5, The Observatory, Reading has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated June 2017.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 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 Flat 5, The Observatory, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £224,048 and a rental value of £1,411 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £198,443 and a rental value of £1,250 per month.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 5, The Observatory, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 01 Jun 2017.
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, Flat 5, The Observatory, Reading was last sold on 17th October 2003 for £165,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
- Sold Oct 2003£165,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Flat 5, The Observatory, Reading within a radius of 400 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Flat 5, 54, Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TS, a leasehold flat which sold for £210,000 on the 29th July 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG1.
- Sold Jul 2025£210,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 5, 54, Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TSFlat 5, 54, Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TS
- Sold Jun 2025£218,500 | 2 Bed FlatFlat A, 53, Brunswick Hill, Reading, RG1 7YUFlat A, 53, Brunswick Hill, Reading, RG1 7YU
- Sold May 2023£245,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 16, All Saints Gardens 52, Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TSFlat 16, All Saints Gardens 52, Tilehurst Road, Reading, RG1 7TS
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Brunswick Hill, Reading, RG1 has a total of 109 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Flat 5, The Observatory, Reading is the 66th largest and the 60th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £83k less expensive than the average property in RG1.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mAll Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
- 200mAll Saints Junior School
- 500mOxford Road Community School
- 900mThe WREN School
- 1.2kmBlessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
- 1.4kmRiver Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
- 300mReading West
- 1.5kmReading
- 2.9kmReading Green Park
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
