Our Data Sources
May Cottage, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from November 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2024.
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 May Cottage, Reading would be worth £1,051,179, with a potential rental value of £2,276 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £931,044, with a rental value of £2,016 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Plot Size
May Cottage, Reading occupies a 886 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 11 other houses in this postcode, 10 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
May Cottage, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Oct 2024.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
May Cottage, Reading last changed hands on 26th November 2015, selling for £815,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 21.2% since November 2015.
- Sold Nov 2015£815,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 87 sales of comparable properties within 3.7 kilometres of May Cottage, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Eden Harlands, Reading, RG8 8LS, a freehold house, sold at £1,155,000 on the 27th January 2022.
Read more about house prices in RG8.
- Sold Jan 2022£1,155,000 | 5 Bed HouseEden Harlands, Reading, RG8 8LSEden Harlands, Reading, RG8 8LS
- Sold Jun 2021£421,000 | 5 Bed HouseTimberley, Pangbourne Road, Reading, RG8 8LNTimberley, Pangbourne Road, Reading, RG8 8LN
- Sold Feb 2016£858,000 | 4 Bed HouseSpring House, Gardeners Lane, Reading, RG8 8NPSpring House, Gardeners Lane, Reading, RG8 8NP
•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 May Cottage, Reading as the 7th largest and the 4th most expensive of the 15 addresses on Gardeners Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8.
Against the RG8 postcode district average, it is £271k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- Basildon C.E. Primary School900 m away
- Pangbourne Primary School4.2 km away
- Whitchurch Primary School4.3 km away
- Denefield School5.7 km away
- Theale Green School5.9 km away
- Little Heath School6.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
- Pangbourne|3.4 km away
- Goring & Streatley|4.8 km away
- Theale|6.6 km away
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.
