78, Kennet Walk, RG1 3GF

78 Kennet Walk is a 88 m² / 947 sq ft flat in Reading. It sold for £275,000 in May 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £256k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £326k to £417k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2023 £275,000 3.5% -2.4%
Jun 2020 £248,875 3.6% 2.0%
Dec 2014 £205,000 1.8% -0.7%
Feb 2007 £179,000 0.4% -1.4%
Nov 2001 New build New £175,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 78, Kennet Walk.

Floorplan 78
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Internal area
88 square metres (947 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,125 per square metre (£290 per square foot) in May 2023. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,912 per square metre (£271 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2023 £275,000 £3,125 £256,277 £2,912
Jun 2020 £248,875 £2,828 £244,058 £2,773
Dec 2014 £205,000 £2,330 £226,059 £2,569
Feb 2007 £179,000 £2,034 £218,490 £2,483
Nov 2001 £175,000 £1,989 £221,163 £2,513

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 88 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £256,277. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Reading are now selling for between £3,710 and £4,740 per square metre (£344 and £440 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 88 m², this implies a valuation between £326,000 and £417,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Flat
Council tax band
D
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 78 Kennet Walk. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 18/10/2022. It last appeared May 2023.
Photos:

There are 13 archived estate agent listing photos for 78 Kennet Walk.

Photos for 78 Kennet Walk
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
13 September 2019 - energy performance certificate grade B
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
2nd floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
88 sqm (947 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Electric storage heaters.
Summary:
13 August 2009 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
None , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1996 to 2002
Area:
76 sqm (818 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

78 Kennet Walk is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £256,277.
  • Based on an internal area of 88 m² and recent prices in Reading, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £326,000 to £417,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 78 Kennet Walk last sold for £275,000 in May 2023.

HouseMetric shows 78 Kennet Walk as 88 m² (947 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is B, from an inspection dated 13 September 2019. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 78 Kennet Walk was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

78 Kennet Walk is in postcode RG1 3GF, in Reading. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Kennet Walk, RG1 3GF or analysis of the Reading property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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