According to the public record, 39, Howell Close, Reading is a modern leasehold apartment and with 688 ft2 of internal area.
Apartments of this size in this area normally have 2 bedrooms.
Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 is located within the RG2 postal district.
39, Howell Close, Reading has 21 entries in the Land Registry database, most recently in April 2023 and 2 entries in the EPC database, most recently in June 2019.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
Based on public information available, and assuming the property is in reasonable condition, we estimate the current sale value for 39 Howell Close Reading as £239,838 and the rental value as £1,284 per month giving an expected gross yield of 6.4%.
Over the last 12 months the sale value of 39 Howell Close Reading has increased by £1,973 (0.8%) and its rental value has increased by £64 per month (5.0%).
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 39, Howell Close, Reading is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £251,830 and rental value of £1,349 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £223,050 and a rental value of £1,194 per month.
If you were able to purchase this property for the estimated value of £239,838, and assuming a 25 year repayment term, a 15% deposit and a fixed rate of 4.89%, your monthly repayments would be £1,179 per month.
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According to HM Land Registry, 39, Howell Close, Reading was last sold on 05 Apr 2023 for £225,000 and was recorded as a leasehold flat.
The property has had 2 sales since 1995.
Since Apr 2023, the market for similar properties has risen 1.0%
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 39, Howell Close, Reading within a radius of 18m over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 43, Howell Close, Reading, RG2 9GN, a Leasehold flat which sold for £242,000 in Jun 2022.
Read more about house prices in RG2.
Howell Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 has a total of 76 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 39, Howell Close, Reading is the 53rd largest and the 59th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £127k less expensive than the average property in RG2.
39, Howell Close, Reading has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of B. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 21 Jun 2019.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using electric storage heaters.
The closest station to 39, Howell Close, Reading is Wokingham station which is 5.4 km away.
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around 39, Howell Close, Reading, 52.9% of property is privately owned with a mortgage and 19.5% is privately owned outright.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around 39, Howell Close, Reading, 22.7% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 40.4% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around 39, Howell Close, Reading, the average age was 37 and the most common age was 12.
The graph below shows how this compares to South East and the rest of England & Wales
The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around 39, Howell Close, Reading, 2.1% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for South East and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around 39, Howell Close, Reading, there are an average of 1.6 cars per household.
See below for how this compares to South East and the rest of England & Wales.