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Caversham Place, Flat 2, Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BY

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Caversham Place

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

Caversham Place is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 8BY). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 63 m² this is the 26th smallest of 46 units on EPC record in Caversham Place, where floor areas span 44–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 46 units on file.

Last changed hands 14 years ago, in April 2012. Today's modelled estimate of £257,000 is 23.6% above the 2012 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Caversham Place

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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.

Caversham Place's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Feb 2012
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasLow flood risk

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Caversham Place, Flat 2, Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Caversham Place has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.1% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£208,000

Growth on file: -0.1% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 April 2012Most recent

    £208,000

  2. 28 June 2007

    £208,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 8BY: £204,245 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Richfield Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 45 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, Caversham Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,302

Street avg £3,718

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Caversham Place

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£254k

Caversham Place, Flat 11, Richfield Avenue

RG1 8BY

Flat2 bed2 bath
£250k

Caversham Place, Flat 1, Richfield Avenue

RG1 8BY

Flat2 bed2 bath
£244k

Caversham Place, Flat 10, Richfield Avenue

RG1 8BY

Flat2 bed2 bath
£236k

Brook House, Flat 3, Newport Road

RG1 8EA

Flat2 bed
£235k

Brook House, Flat 2, Newport Road

RG1 8EA

Flat2 bed
£231k

Brook House, Flat 1, Newport Road

RG1 8EA

Flat2 bed
£204k

Caversham Place, Flat 15, Richfield Avenue

RG1 8BY

Flat1 bed1 bath
£203k

Caversham Place, Flat 14, Richfield Avenue

RG1 8BY

Flat1 bed1 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

0.3 km

E P Collier Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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 8BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 8BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 8BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

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 Caversham Place, Flat 2, Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.