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209a, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB

2 planning records

Estimated value

£253,000

  • Since the 1997 sale (£41,000)+517%
  • Against RG1 8BB's recent median (£465,000)-46%

Newest record on this page: March 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£253,000

  • Against its 1997 sale (£41,000)+517%
  • Against RG1 8BB's recent median (£465,000)-46%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 209a is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 8BB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    74 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2023

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 1997

  • Recent sales in RG1 8BB

    5 sales, median £465,000 (2026–2016)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 209a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 1997Most recent

    £41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 8BB: £465,000 (2026–2016).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 209a, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 209a

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

209a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 8BB). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 74 m² this is the 17th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–143 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 28 units on file.

Held since July 1997 — that's 29 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 sits 517.1% above the 1997 sale of £41,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£51/sq ft) was about 68.9% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Mar 2011
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 209a, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 209a, Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BB

2decisions2extensions6documents3nearby
  1. Jul 2018
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    proposed rear dormer to units 209a and 211a Caversham Road

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/18/0839
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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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.

On price per m², 209a runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£554

Street avg £2,658

Strongly below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par
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.

Nearest schools

  • E P Collier Primary SchoolPrimary182m
  • Thameside Primary SchoolPrimary486m
  • Civitas AcademyPrimary750m
  • River AcademySecondary781m

Nearest stops

  • The ModerationBus stop95m
  • Swansea RoadBus stop172m
  • Thames Promenade car parkBus stop277m
  • Bridge Street CavershamBus stop341m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences3,065 reports33%
  • Shoplifting1,458 reports16%
  • Anti-social Behaviour868 reports9%
  • Public Order811 reports9%

Go deeper on the local area

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
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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Comparables

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 209a is modelled from its 74 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 8BB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 209a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 209a was lodged in November 2023 at band C and is valid until November 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 209a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 15 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 29 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 8BB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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