Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1
By Davis Tate
£ 260,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Davis Tate says ..
**Investment Opportunity** This two-bedroom upper-floor apartment in Reading town centre offers easy access to amenities, restaurants, transport, & is just over 1/4 mile from Reading station. Sold with tenant in situ, generating a 6.9% gross yield. EPC D.
Property Oracle says ..
This two-bedroom apartment on Kings Road, Reading, presents itself as a potentially sound investment. Its location in the Abbey area offers easy access to Reading’s town centre amenities, including Reading Train Station, which is conveniently located approximately 0.59km away. The surrounding area boasts an array of shops, restaurants, and schools, enhancing its appeal. The apartment’s internal condition appears well-maintained and modern, based on the available photographs. The kitchen and bathroom seem recently updated. The living room and bedrooms also look presentable and clean, though specific details regarding fixtures and fittings are absent. While the listing states it’s an ‘Investment Opportunity’, due to a tenant already in place, the lack of precise details on the property’s square footage limits a detailed assessment of the price-per-square-foot value. However, the list price of £260,000 seems relatively reasonable based on comparable properties in the area and it’s desirable location. Considering the advantages of the location and the apparent good condition of the apartment, this property could be a viable option for both owner-occupiers and investors looking for a rental property.
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
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 660.90
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 350,323.00 £Decreased by 1.18 %
- Est sale value
- 284,847.90 £Increased by 20.73 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,334.00 £/moDecreased by 2.49 %
- Est letting value
- 660.90 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.57 %Decreased by 1.30 %
- Crime Rate
- 16.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deenway Montessori School | Other Independent School | Good | 0.58 KM |
| Kendrick School | Academy Converter | 0.60 KM | |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.74 KM |
| The Abbey School Reading | Other Independent School | 0.96 KM | |
| Coley Primary School | Community School | Good | 1.17 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street | £ 310,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| King Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Yield Hall Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Butter Market | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Market Place | £ 210,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3149 | RDG | 0.59 KM |
| Reading West | 3160 | RDW | 2.41 KM |
| Earley | 5694 | EAR | 5.78 KM |
| Tilehurst | 3154 | TLH | 7.04 KM |
| Winnersh Triangle | 5698 | WTI | 8.75 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 | £ 260,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 | £ 200,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 | £ 235,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 | £ 285,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Abbey Square, Reading | £ 150,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.04 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Kings Road | £ 410,000 | 0.13 KM |
| 23 Crane Wharf | £ 320,000 | 0.15 KM |
| 17 Crane Wharf | £ 310,000 | 0.15 KM |
| 25 Crane Wharf | £ 481,000 | 0.15 KM |
| 27 Crane Wharf | £ 249,950 | 0.15 KM |