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8 Overton Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5DN

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
167 m²
1798 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Overton Drive

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

8 Overton Drive is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5DN). It has a recorded floor area of 167 m² (around 1798 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 167 m² it's 20.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (139 m² median across 8 EPCs). Across 2010–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £668,000 is 20.4% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: July 2020 at £555,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromB82toC78
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Overton Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Overton Drive 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.

Latest sale on 8 Overton Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£668,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£555,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 July 2020Most recent

    £555,000

    +23.3%over 9 years
  2. 11 November 2010

    £450,000

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

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.

8 Overton Drive is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,323

Street avg £3,510

On par

Floor Area

167 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Overton Drive

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

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

All Hallows Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Micklands Primary School. 21 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 5DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 5DN

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Overton Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5DN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.