Westcote Road, Reading
HU

Westcote Road, Reading

By Hunters

£ 125,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Hunters says ..

**PROPERTY IN NEED OF REFURBISHMENT** Hunters Reading are pleased to offer this one bedroom apartment located within great access to Reading Town Centre & Station. The property is situated on the second floor of this purpose built block and is made up of a fitted kitchen, lounge area, double bedr...

Property Oracle says ..

This one-bedroom apartment located on Westcote Road in Reading, Berkshire is listed at £125,000. The property’s key features include its proximity to Reading West train station, making it an attractive option for commuters. The surrounding area appears to have several well-regarded schools within walking or short driving distance, an important consideration for families. However, the apartment is in need of substantial renovation. The photographs show significant wear and tear throughout, including dated fixtures and fittings, worn carpets, and potentially damaged walls. A significant financial investment would be required for modernization and improvement. The absence of a private garden is also notable. The overall condition and the need for extensive renovation impact the value significantly. Buyers should factor in the cost of refurbishment into their budget before proceeding. While the location offers convenience and access to amenities and transport links, the condition of the property dictates a hands-on approach for potential buyers who may be seeking a property investment or fixer-upper, rather than move-in ready accommodations. Further investigation into the extent of necessary repairs and the specifics of any leasehold or freehold arrangements would be advisable before a purchase. The listing lacks information regarding the square footage of other properties in this area to be able to provide a more in-depth price analysis.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
4
Location
7
Land
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
381.00

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
382,304.00 £
Increased by 10.41 %
from 346,255.00 £
Est sale value
161,925.00 £
Increased by 23.91 %
from 130,683.00 £
Average area rental value
1,370.00 £/mo
Increased by 3.55 %
from 1,323.00 £/mo
Est letting value
381.00 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 381.00 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.30 %
Decreased by 6.32 %
from 4.59 %
Crime Rate
9.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 9.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Hunters marked this listing as sold.

  • Hunters created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
The Wren SchoolFree SchoolsGood0.34 KM
Cranbury CollegeAcademy Alternative Provision Converter0.48 KM
St Edward'S PrepOther Independent School0.56 KM
Battle Primary AcademyAcademy Sponsor LedGood0.58 KM
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolVoluntary Aided SchoolGood0.83 KM

Images

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Pineridge Gardens £ 245,00000.00 KM
Monck Court £ 000.00 KM
Shire's Head Close £ 000.00 KM
Connaught Road £ 000.00 KM
Bath Road Overbridge £ 1,150,00000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Reading West3160RDW1.12 KM
Reading3149RDG3.05 KM
Tilehurst3154TLH4.38 KM
Theale3153THE8.73 KM
Earley5694EAR8.83 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Westcote Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 £ 215,000BUY7 / 100.00 KM
Westcote Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 £ 215,000BUY7 / 100.00 KM
Westcote Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 £ 215,000BUY6 / 100.00 KM
Westcote Road, Reading £ 220,000BUY6 / 100.04 KM
Westcote Road, Reading £ 150,000BUY6 / 100.07 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
27 Westcote Road £ 350,0000.10 KM
28 Westcote Road £ 550,0000.20 KM
16 Maldon Close £ 390,0000.21 KM
14 Maldon Close £ 107,5000.21 KM
34 Maldon Close £ 210,0000.21 KM