What kind of home is 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN?

2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN sell for?

2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN last sold for £490,950 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £345,000 in February 2010, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2010 and November 2020, 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN rose from £345,000 to £490,950, a change of £145,950. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN?

2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 5DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN use?

The latest EPC at 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN?

2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN has 4 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in June 2022. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN?

2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN in?

2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN?

Police records around 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN?

The closest primary school to 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN is Micklands Primary School (240m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.9km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Overton Drive, RG4 5DN is All Hallows Road, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Overton Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5DN

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Overton Drive

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

2 Overton Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5DN). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 98 m² it sits well below the postcode median (153 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £556,000 is 13.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 55.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £490,950.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Overton Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 2 Overton Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5DN

4decisions4extensions14documents

Oct 2017
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PL/17/1357
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Loft ConversionJun 2022Decision
Loft ConversionJun 2022Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£556,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£490,950

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2020Most recent
£490,950
+42.3%over 10 years
12 February 2010
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 5DN: £485,000 (2021–2010).

Nearby sales in RG4 5DN

On the street

Versus other Overton Drive homes

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

On price per m², 2 Overton Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,010

Street avg £3,300

Strongly above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 143 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Full Reading report

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

All Hallows Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Micklands Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 5DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 5DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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