The Firs, Reading
The Firs, Reading
Description & Estimates
Public records show The Firs, Reading to be a period freehold house with 559 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 163 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
The Firs, Reading has an estimated sale value of £269,055 and an estimated rental value of £1,376 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Bath Road, Woolhampton, Reading, RG7 lies within the RG7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Firs, Reading has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in November 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2012.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate The Firs, Reading would be worth £282,508, with a potential rental value of £1,445 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £250,221, with a rental value of £1,280 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 The Firs, Reading has fallen by £4,443 (1.7%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £29 (2.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.1%.
Plot Size
The Firs, Reading occupies a 163 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 18 other houses in this postcode, 17 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 13th largest.
Energy Efficiency
The Firs, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Aug 2012.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
The Firs, Reading last changed hands on 21st November 2014, selling for £208,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 89.1% since November 2014.
- Sold Nov 2014£208,000
- Sold Jul 2002£103,000
- Sold May 1995£27,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 3.4 kilometres of The Firs, Reading across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1 Pound Cottages, Station Road, Reading, RG7 5SG, a freehold house, sold at £221,000 on the 30th August 2019.
Read more about house prices in RG7.
•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 The Firs, Reading as the 90th largest and the 82nd most expensive of the 92 addresses on Bath Road, Woolhampton, Reading, RG7.
Against the RG7 postcode district average, it is £270k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.0kmWoolhampton C.E. Primary School
- 2.2kmAldermaston C.E. Primary School
- 2.6kmBrimpton C.E. Primary School
- 4.4kmThe Hurst School
- 4.9kmKennet School
- 7.5kmThe Willink School
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Public Transport Nearby
Midgham station is the nearest stop to The Firs, Reading at 200 metres away.
- 200mMidgham
- 2.8kmAldermaston
- 4.5kmThatcham
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.
