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5 Talbot Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5BN

Extendable
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Talbot Close

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

5 Talbot Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5BN). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2016) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). The latest certificate is from August 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

10 years since the last transfer (October 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £408,000 is 26.5% above the 2016 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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Talbot Close

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

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Aug 2026

Current Certificate
Aug 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 August 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Talbot Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Talbot Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Talbot Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£322,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 October 2016Most recent

    £322,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 5BN: £410,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Talbot Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£3,794

Street avg £3,716

Below

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 87 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Talbot Close

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

Environmental risk flagged

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.
£405k

1 Donegal Close, Caversham

RG4 5DT

3 bed1 bath
£414k

1 Field View, Caversham

RG4 5HB

3 bed1 bath
£430k

1 Cromwell Road, Caversham

RG4 5EA

3 bed
£439k

1 Clonmel Close, Caversham

RG4 5BF

3 bed2 bath
£450k

1 Douglas Road, Caversham

RG4 5BH

3 bed
£452k

1 Ardler Road, Caversham

RG4 5AE

3 bed
£651k

1 Briants Avenue, Caversham

RG4 5AZ

3 bed2 bath
£692k

1 Barclose Avenue, Caversham

RG4 5DR

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

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

Crime

134/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Amersham Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 27 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 5BN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 5BN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 5BN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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 5 Talbot Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5BN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.