Property profile

8 The Plummery

Map showing 8, The Plummery, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£215,000

Semi-Detached sold in Abbey

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold29 May 2026
£220,000Change since last sale: −£7,000 (−3.2%)
Annualised change
−8.1% per yearReading annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +1.6% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £361 per sq ft
£366 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£5 per sq ft (+1.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Abbey
£376,000Estimate vs local median: −£163,000 (−43%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area54 m² / 581 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection29 Jul 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 May 2026£220,000+38%
16 Jan 2013£159,950+8%
21 Dec 2001£148,000+208%
03 May 1996£48,000-

Local market

Property prices in Abbey

Median price: £256,000
Price per sq ft: £366
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £189K – £326K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £256,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £759,250.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£376,000£361
Terraced28£335,375£366
Flats57£215,000£366

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242,250£300,000£300,000
2017£261,250£382,500£288,000
2018£245,000£325,000£295,000
2019£300,000£305,000£360,000
2020£270,000£331,000£291,250
2021£245,000—£312,500
2022£241,650£362,150£335,000
2023£250,000£368,500£366,000
2024£230,000£365,000£330,000
2025£220,000£447,000£342,500
2026£223,500£365,000£340,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£542£328£319
2017£473£373£329
2018£439£217£326
2019£476£337£358
2020£465£397£319
2021£410—£362
2022£428£401£421
2023£414£226£415
2024£386£345£361
2025£369£361£387
2026£372£346£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3JQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3JQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 20268, The Plummery, Reading, RG1 3JQFlatsLeasehold£220,000
28 Apr 20267, The Plummery, Reading, RG1 3JQFlatsLeasehold£220,000
19 Jun 202614, Blakes Cottages, Forbury Road, Reading, RG1 3JATerracedFreehold£350,000
09 May 2025Abbey Wharf, 57 - 75, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3ABOtherFreehold£6,800,000
20 Jun 2025Flat 50, Kennet House, 80, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3BJFlatsLeasehold£347,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 The Plummery, Reading-94 m²-
2, The Plummery, ReadingFreehold93 m²£87,000 (1997)
3, The Plummery, ReadingLeasehold50 m²£169,250 (2007)
4 The Plummery, ReadingLeasehold50 m²£166,500 (2008)
5, The Plummery, ReadingLeasehold50 m²£230,000 (2023)
6, The Plummery, ReadingLeasehold54 m²£68,500 (1998)
7, The Plummery, ReadingLeasehold56 m²£220,000 (2026)

Area insights for RG1 3JQ

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Overview

Postcode RG1 3JQ is located in an urban city, within the Abbey area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Reading North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 970.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 11.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year. The median sale price in Abbey is £256,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,750 and £326,250. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Meadow.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
970
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Reading North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,119 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Reading North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 970.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Central Reading North is £62,052 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from RG1 3JQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Central Reading North near RG1 3JQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG1 3JQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG1 3JQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKings MeadowLargeWalking directions to Kings Meadow
0.2 miForbury GardensSmallWalking directions to Forbury Gardens
0.4 miKing George V GardensSmallWalking directions to King George V Gardens

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
1,250.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
418.17(+1219%)
Shoplifting
269.25(+3274%)
Public order
146.15(+2308%)
Other theft
112.96(+1914%)
Anti-social behaviour
91.75(+646%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
32.39%
Other White
127
30.02%
Indian
49
11.58%
Other Asian
23
5.44%
Chinese
19
4.49%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
259
67.8%
No qualifications
34
8.9%
Level 3 (A level)
31
8.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
4.97%
Apprenticeship
14
3.66%
Total 16+ residents: 382

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
153
65.11%
Owns with a mortgage
35
14.89%
Owns outright
22
9.36%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.26%
Shared ownership
8
3.4%
Total households: 235

Schools

In the RG1 3JQ postcode area, located within Central Reading North, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG1 3JQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableThe Deenway Montessori SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miSecondaryKendrick SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miNot applicableRed Balloon Learner Centre ReadingOther independent school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG1 3JQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG1 3JQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miKing Food & Wine91-93 King's Road, Reading, RG1 3DDWalking directions to King Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco ExpressReading, RG1 3GXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNisha Food and Wine106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DGWalking directions to Nisha Food and Wine
0.2 miTesco Express4-5 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTwins News Mart65 Watlington Street, Reading, RG1 4RQWalking directions to Twins News Mart