When did 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ last change hands?

172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ last sold for £600,000 in May 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in June 2001, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ?

Across 2 sales between June 2001 and May 2019, 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ rose from £285,000 to £600,000, a change of £315,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ had any planning applications?

172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ has 10 planning records on file (10 approved), most recent in August 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ located?

172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ?

Police records around 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ?

The closest primary school to 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ is E P Collier Primary School (200m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (818m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ?

The closest bus stop to 172 Caversham Road, RG1 8AZ is The Moderation, 110m away. The nearest rail option is Reading Rail Station, 541m away.

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About 172 Caversham Road

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172 Caversham Road is a property in Reading (RG1 8AZ).

10 planning records sit against the property, 10 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include HMO conversion and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £600,000.

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Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 172 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

172 Caversham Road has been through 10 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

10 applications on record at 172 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AZ

10decisions16documents3nearby

Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use

Mar 2002
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of rear garden to small car park.Change of use-residential to lodging accommodation(9 rooms) Now to be sleeping quarters rented out on a nightly basis to contract staff who come by public transport.No cooking facilities.
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
PL/01/0703
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HMOAug 2019Decision
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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172 Caversham Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.

Last sold (2019)

£600,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

29 May 2019Most recent
£600,000
+110.5%over 17 years
10 June 2001
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 8AZ: £700,000 (2024–2017).

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Moderation — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

E P Collier Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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