Merrick House, Whale Avenue, RG2
By Property Assistant UK Ltd
£ 190,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Property Assistant UK Ltd says ..
Attention First Time Buyers or Investors – A bright Apartment with Open Plan Accommodation, Excellent Transport Links, Allocated Parking and No Onward Chain.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom apartment in Whitley, Reading, offers a relatively affordable entry point into the Reading housing market. The property’s interior appears to be well-maintained and modern. The location offers some benefits in terms of access to schools and Reading town centre, which is easily accessible via a short commute. However, the significant limitation is the lack of outdoor space or any land. This is a crucial factor affecting the property’s overall value and appeal, making it primarily suitable for first-time buyers or investors seeking a simple, low-maintenance property with convenient access to Reading’s city centre. The apartment’s proximity to amenities, good transport links and schools counterbalances the limited land and the smaller size of the unit. The price, considering the nearby apartment listings, falls within a reasonable range, while still bearing in mind its limitations. Overall, it’s a functional apartment with a desirable location; however, its limited space and lack of outdoor space should be carefully considered by potential buyers.
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
- 7
- Location
- 6
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 483.30
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 312,014.00 £Increased by 7.46 %
- Est sale value
- 194,769.90 £Increased by 44.96 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,599.00 £/moDecreased by 0.87 %
- Est letting value
- 966.60 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 6.15 %Decreased by 7.80 %
- Crime Rate
- 15.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Reading Senior Campus | Other Independent School | 0.89 KM | |
| Whitley Park Primary And Nursery School | Community School | Requires improvement | 0.97 KM |
| Whitley Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 1.39 KM | |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 1.45 KM |
| John Madejski Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Requires improvement | 1.55 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Way cycle path | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Commercial Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Boulton Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Merrivale Gardens | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Honiton Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3149 | RDG | 3.09 KM |
| Reading West | 3160 | RDW | 3.17 KM |
| Earley | 5694 | EAR | 6.42 KM |
| Tilehurst | 3154 | TLH | 7.52 KM |
| Winnersh Triangle | 5698 | WTI | 9.30 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick House, Whale Avenue, RG2 | £ 190,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Whale Avenue, Merrick House Whale Avenue, RG2 | £ 240,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Whale Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 | £ 230,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Merrick House, Whale Avenue, Reading | £ 190,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Merrick House, Whale Avenue, Reading | £ 175,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Puffin Way | £ 392,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 22 Puffin Way | £ 360,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 24 Puffin Way | £ 330,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 16 Puffin Way | £ 386,000 | 0.05 KM |
| 2 Puffin Way | £ 320,000 | 0.05 KM |