What kind of home is 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR?

4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR?

4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR use?

The latest EPC at 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR?

4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR in?

4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR?

Police records around 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR 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 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR?

The closest primary school to 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (451m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR?

The closest bus stop to 4 Barclose Avenue, RG4 5DR is Star Inn, 130m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Barclose Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5DR

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Barclose Avenue

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

4 Barclose Avenue is a semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5DR). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 87 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 4 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Apr 2013

Low Energy Lighting

47%15%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jan 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromE47toD55

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Barclose Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Barclose Avenue 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.

4 Barclose Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£465,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 5DR: £480,000 (2023–2012).

Nearby sales in RG4 5DR

On the street

Versus other Barclose Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Barclose Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 60 (D)

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£462k

1 Ardler Road, Caversham

RG4 5AE

3 bed

£453k

1 Douglas Road, Caversham

RG4 5BH

3 bed

£452k

1 Clonmel Close, Caversham

RG4 5BF

3 bed2 bath

£448k

1 Eccles Close, Caversham

RG4 5BJ

£440k

1 Cromwell Road, Caversham

RG4 5EA

3 bed

£423k

1 Donegal Close, Caversham

RG4 5DT

3 bed1 bath

£417k

1 Field View, Caversham

RG4 5HB

3 bed1 bath

£550k

1 All Hallows Road, Caversham

RG4 5LP

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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Star Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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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 5DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 5DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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