Melvaig, Reading
Melvaig, Reading
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Melvaig, Reading is a mid-century freehold house with 1,011 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 4,193 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Melvaig, Reading is £719,719 and the estimated rental value is £1,871 per month.
Whitehall Lane, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 is located in the borough of South Oxfordshire within the RG8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Melvaig, Reading has a single entry in the Land Registry from November 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2018.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low 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 Melvaig, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £755,704 and a rental value of £1,965 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £669,338 and a rental value of £1,740 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Melvaig, Reading has declined by £17,953 (2.5%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £26 per month (1.4%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Melvaig, Reading sits on a plot of 4,193 m2.
We have plot size data on 31 out of 35 other houses in the postcode and Melvaig, Reading sits on the 8th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Melvaig, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Jul 2018.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Melvaig, Reading was last sold on 23rd November 2018 for £633,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since November 2018, the market for similar properties has risen by 13.2%.
- Sold Nov 2018£633,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Melvaig, Reading within a radius of 3.5 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Wayside Cottage, Whitehall Lane, Reading, RG8 0TN, a freehold house which sold for £600,000 on the 23rd January 2025.
Read more about house prices in RG8.
- Sold Jan 2025£600,000 | 3 Bed HouseWayside Cottage, Whitehall Lane, Reading, RG8 0TNWayside Cottage, Whitehall Lane, Reading, RG8 0TN
- Sold May 2023£435,000 | 3 Bed HouseWoodfield Cottage, Whitehall Lane, Reading, RG8 0TNWoodfield Cottage, Whitehall Lane, Reading, RG8 0TN
- Sold Nov 2018£600,000 | 3 Bed HouseIthilien, Whitehall Lane, Reading, RG8 0TNIthilien, Whitehall Lane, Reading, RG8 0TN
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Whitehall Lane, Checkendon, Reading, RG8 has a total of 49 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Melvaig, Reading is the 36th largest and the 32nd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £7k less expensive than the average property in RG8.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mCheckendon Church of England (A) Primary School
- 1.2kmStoke Row CofE Primary School
- 2.4kmWoodcote Primary School
- 2.5kmLangtree School
- 4.6kmMaiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
- 8.0kmHighdown School and Sixth Form Centre
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Melvaig, Reading is Goring & Streatley station, which is 7.1 kilometres away.
- 7.1kmGoring & Streatley
- 7.4kmPangbourne
- 8.0kmTilehurst
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.
