97a, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AN
About 97a
97a is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 8AN). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 76 m² this is the 8th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 10 units on file.
At 76 m² the property is well over the postcode median (38 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 9 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused.
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Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 May 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
9 applications on record at 97a, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AN
- Feb 2006Change Of UseAmendmentOutcome in report
Change of Use from A1 (shops) to A2 (financial and professional services)
- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- 051240
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsJun 2024Decision
- ConditionsJun 2024Decision
+ 6 more applications in the report
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
- All 9 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
- The 23 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Sales history & valuation
97a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£278,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 3 sales in RG1 8AN: £39,999 (2023–2000).
Versus other Caversham Road homes
97a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Caversham Road Fire Station — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
E P Collier Primary School. 34 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.1dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB