Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS
3 sales on record
Estimated value
£407,000
- Since the 2004 sale (£295,000)+38%
- Against RG1 8DS's recent median (£339,950)+20%
Newest record on this page: July 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor Ground
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
105 m²
1130 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Private Rental
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
£407,000
- Against its 2004 sale (£295,000)+38%
- Against RG1 8DS's recent median (£339,950)+20%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Caversham Wharf is modelled from its 105 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 8DS. 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
105 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2019
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2004
Recent sales in RG1 8DS
5 sales, median £339,950 (2025–2021)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 Caversham Wharf changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
Sales timeline
24 December 2004Most recent
£295,000
+2.8%over 12 months5 January 2004
£287,000
-4.3%over 2 years25 September 2001
£300,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 8DS: £339,950 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in RG1 8DS
20 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS
Sold Jul 2025
£260,00019 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS
Sold Apr 2024
£490,00031 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS
Sold May 2022
£339,95027 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS
Sold Dec 2021
£308,0005 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS
Sold Jun 2021
£560,000
What this page doesn't show
2 potential issues have already been flagged for 1 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Environmental risk flaggedIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 1 Caversham Wharf
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Caversham Wharf is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 8DS). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 105 m² this is the 17th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 56–132 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 26 units on file.
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in December 2004. Across 2001–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £407,000 is 38% above the 2004 sale price.
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
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 1 Caversham Wharf
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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)
Jul 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 July 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2019from Feb 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Low Energy Lighting
38%67%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 Caversham Wharf 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.
Versus other Caversham Wharf homes
Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
1 Caversham Wharf is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£2,810
Street avg £3,994
Floor Area
105 m²
Street avg 90 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.5 t/year
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
623/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
The Moderation — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
E P Collier Primary School. 31 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- E P Collier Primary SchoolPrimary258m
- Thameside Primary SchoolPrimary373m
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary777m
- Civitas AcademyPrimary834m
Nearest stops
- The ModerationBus stop151m
- Swansea RoadBus stop173m
- Bridge Street CavershamBus stop309m
- Thames Promenade car parkBus stop326m
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.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 8DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC C
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £695 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£397k
1 Cardiff Road
RG1 8ER
3 bed1 bath
£427k
10 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place
RG1 8DS
3 bed2 bath
£551k
10 Lynmouth Road
RG1 8DD
3 bed2 bath
£389k
10 Cardiff Road
RG1 8ET
4 bed4 bath
£380k
1 Denbeigh Place
RG1 8QE
2 bed2 bath
£280k
1 Luscinia View, Napier Road
RG1 8AB
2 bed2 bath
£258k
10 Luscinia View, Napier Road
RG1 8AB
2 bed
£240k
1 Thames Court, Norman Place
RG1 8QT
2 bed2 bath
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Caversham Wharf is modelled from its 105 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG1 8DS. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 1 Caversham Wharf. 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 1 Caversham Wharf was lodged in July 2019 at band C and is valid until July 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Caversham Wharf. 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 31 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG1 8DS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Caversham Wharf is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading, RG1 8DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in RG1 8DSSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- RG 1 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 1 Caversham Wharf, Waterman Place, Reading valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales