Hunters says ..
Hunters Reading are pleased to welcome this spacious one bedroom apartment located within 0.6 miles of Reading Station & Town Centre. The apartment is made up of a spacious open plan/kitchen lounge, fitted bathroom and double bedroom with storage. Within close proximity there are local shops, bus...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom flat located on Oxford Road in the Abbey area of Reading, Berkshire. Given the lack of square footage information for the property itself, a precise price per square foot calculation cannot be performed. However, the average price per square foot in the area is £380.00, and the average property price is £340,786. Nearby properties range significantly in price, from £130,000 to £555,000, reflecting the diversity of housing options in the area. The location benefits from proximity to Reading West train station (0.91km) and Reading train station (1.19km), offering convenient access to transportation links. Several schools with good Ofsted ratings are also within a reasonable distance, including Civitas Academy (0.30km) and Oxford Road Community School (0.55km). The area also appears to have a good selection of local shops and amenities, as evidenced by the street view image. The photos suggest the property is in reasonable condition, though further inspection would be needed to assess the full extent of its condition. The kitchen and bathroom appear relatively modern and well-maintained. The living area is furnished, but the overall impression is one of a functional, rather than luxurious, space. There is no evidence of a garden or outdoor space. Considering the list price of £110,000, significantly below the area average of £340,786, and taking into account the property’s apparent condition, location, and lack of outdoor space, this property may represent good value for money, particularly for a first-time buyer or investor seeking a property in a convenient location with good transport links. However, the absence of plot size and property square footage data limits the accuracy of this assessment. More information would be needed to provide a definitive conclusion regarding the property’s value.
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
- 8
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 350,323.00 £Decreased by 1.18 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,334.00 £/moDecreased by 2.49 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.57 %Decreased by 1.30 %
- Crime Rate
- 14.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civitas Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.30 KM |
| Oxford Road Community School | Community School | Good | 0.55 KM |
| Coley Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.73 KM |
| All Saints Junior School | Free Schools | Outstanding | 0.81 KM |
| All Saints Church Of England Aided Infant School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.81 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Place | £ 165,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Marshall Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Alfred Street | £ 243,333 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Jesse Terrace | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bath Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading West | 3160 | RDW | 0.91 KM |
| Reading | 3149 | RDG | 1.19 KM |
| Tilehurst | 3154 | TLH | 5.60 KM |
| Earley | 5694 | EAR | 7.24 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Road, Reading | £ 110,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Waylen Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG17UR | £ 165,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| 129-135 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7UU | £ 110,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Russell Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 | £ 170,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.13 KM |
| Waylen Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 | £ 790,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.15 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Russell Street | £ 555,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 33 Russell Street | £ 345,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 21 Russell Street | £ 320,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 11 | £ 130,000 | 0.14 KM |
| 32 Waylen Street | £ 50,000 | 0.15 KM |