Girdlers, Reading
Girdlers, Reading
Description & Estimates
Public records show Girdlers, Reading to be a period freehold house with 5,092 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 7,176 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Girdlers, Reading has an estimated sale value of £1,621,581 and an estimated rental value of £3,558 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Basingstoke Road, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 lies within the RG7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Girdlers, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in February 2012 and a single entry in the EPC database dated February 2011.
We combine this information with that 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
In very good condition, we estimate Girdlers, Reading would be worth £1,702,660, with a potential rental value of £3,736 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £1,508,070, with a rental value of £3,309 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 Girdlers, Reading has dropped by £36,335 (2.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £66 (1.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 2.6%.
Plot Size
Girdlers, Reading occupies a 7,176 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 8 other houses in this postcode, 3 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the largest.
Energy Efficiency
Girdlers, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 11 Feb 2011.
The property is connected to mains gas and has some secondary glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Girdlers, Reading last changed hands on 15th February 2012, selling for £1,350,000. 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 38.6% since February 2012.
- Sold Feb 2012£1,350,000
- Sold Dec 2004£930,000
Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales within 1.7 kilometres of Girdlers, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Orchards Paddock, Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG7 1PT, a freehold house, sold at £1,200,000 on the 5th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG7.
- Sold Sep 2025£1,200,000 | 5 Bed HouseBasingstoke RoadOrchards Paddock, Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG7 1PT
- Sold May 2016£480,000 | 3 Bed HouseSwallowfield Street5 Scarlet Mews, Swallowfield Street, Reading, RG7 1SZ
- Sold Apr 2013£820,000 | 5 Bed HouseSwallowfield StreetBramley, Swallowfield Street, Reading, RG7 1QX
•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 Girdlers, Reading as the 3rd largest and the 6th most expensive of the 38 addresses on Basingstoke Road, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7.
Against the RG7 postcode district average, it is £1.082m more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mLambs Lane Primary School
- 2.5kmAlder Grove Church of England Primary School
- 2.5kmGrazeley Church of England Primary School
- 2.2kmOakbank School
- 4.8kmHartland High School
- 5.0kmBohunt School Wokingham
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Public Transport Nearby
Mortimer station is the nearest stop to Girdlers, Reading at 5.0 kilometres away.
- 5.0kmMortimer
- 5.4kmReading Green Park
- 7.3kmEarley
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 low risk of flooding.
