40 Franklin Street

    40, FRANKLIN STREET, READING, RG1 7YA

    This terraced freehold property on Franklin Street last sold in February 2026 for £396,000. Based on price growth in the RG1 district since then, its estimated current value is £396,000 — placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally and the 74th percentile within RG1. The property covers 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), giving an estimated value of £4,213 per m². The EPC rating is C, with a potential rating of B.

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    Type

    Terraced

    Tenure

    Freehold

    Floor Area

    1,012 sq ft

    94 m²

    Last Sale Price

    £396,000

    Feb 2026

    Estimated Valuation

    £396,000

    Est. £/sq ft

    £391/sq ft

    £4,213/m²

    Property Details

    TypeTerraced
    TenureFreehold
    Built formMid-Terrace
    Construction ageEngland and Wales: before 1900
    Habitable rooms5
    Main fuelmains gas (not community)
    EPC currentC
    EPC potentialB
    Floor area1,012 sq ft (94 m²)
    EPC dateMay 2023
    WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
    HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

    Transaction History

    16 Feb 2026

    £396,000

    16 Feb 2024

    £377,500

    2 Mar 2018

    £330,000

    19 Jan 2012

    £205,000

    3 Aug 2007

    £179,950

    Key Metrics

    Estimated valuation£396,000
    Value per sq ft / m²£391/sq ft (£4,213/m²)
    Estimated gross yieldNot available
    Implied monthly rentNot available
    RG1 district percentile74th percentile
    National percentile62nd percentile

    District Context — RG1

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    RG1 covers central Reading, including the town centre and surrounding residential areas in Berkshire. It is a diverse, urban neighbourhood with strong rental activity and a younger demographic profile.

    Average Property Price - RG1

    £303,874

    45

    National percentile

    12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026

    Average Net Household Income - RG1

    £22,316

    2

    National percentile

    2023 census data

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - RG1

    1.2%

    9

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - RG

    3.4%

    12

    National percentile

    Estimate at 31 Jul 2026

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