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3 Nelson Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AT

6 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Nelson Road

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

3 Nelson Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5AT). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

At 72 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £446,000. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£575/sq ft) was about 128.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromE52toD60
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Nelson Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Nelson Road has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 3 Nelson Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AT

2decisions2extensions23documents
  1. Mar 2025
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Single storey rear and side extensions

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/25/0415
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 23 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.

Latest sale on 3 Nelson Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£452,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£446,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2024Most recent

    £446,000

    +11.5%over 2 years
  2. 19 November 2021

    £400,000

    +13.4%over 3 years
  3. 16 September 2018

    £352,840

    +19.6%over 4 years
  4. 30 March 2014

    £295,000

    +26.1%over 3 years
  5. 6 July 2010

    £234,000

    +28.2%over 3 years
  6. 9 August 2006

    £182,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 5AT: £375,000 (2022–2016).

On the street

Versus other Nelson Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Nelson Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£6,194

Street avg £3,465

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Nelson Road

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

Environmental risk flagged

Pick your report · every report is £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
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Montague Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Anne's Catholic 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 RG4 5AT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 5AT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 5AT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Nelson Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.