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163 165, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB

EPC B3 sales on record7 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor top floor
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 163 165

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

163 165 is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 8BB). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft). The latest certificate (April 2018) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 3 certificates since April 2018. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 66 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 163 165, where floor areas span 37–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top.

Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £387,000 is 16.8% below the 2017 sale of £465,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£655/sq ft) was about 364.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in March 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

163 165 ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Apr 2018
EPC improved fromB81toC80
Apr 2018from Apr 2018
EPC improved fromC80toB81
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 163 165, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

7 applications on record at 163 165, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB

6decisions5extensions73documents3nearby
Flagged:Subdivision
  1. May 2016
    Subdivision
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Conversion of upper floor in to 2, two bedroom flats. Small extension at back of property.

    Extension
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    160942
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ConditionsDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 7 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 73 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

163 165 saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£387,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£465,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 March 2017Most recent

    £465,000

    +63.2%over 3 years

  2. 1 November 2013

    £285,000

    -27.8%over 6 years

  3. 12 June 2007

    £395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 8BB: £465,000 (2026–2011).

On the street

Versus other Caversham Road homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 163 165 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£7,045

Street avg £1,359

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

9 years

Street avg 26 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 163 165

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£397k

1 Cardiff Road

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1 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place

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10 De Montfort Road

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£427k

10 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place

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3 bed2 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Reading district page.
Full Reading report

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

The Moderation — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

E P Collier Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 8BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 8BB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 8BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 163 165, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.