What kind of home is 2 George Close, RG4 5EW?

2 George Close, RG4 5EW is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 2 George Close, RG4 5EW last change hands?

2 George Close, RG4 5EW last sold for £540,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £385,000 in May 2005, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 George Close, RG4 5EW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2005 and August 2015, 2 George Close, RG4 5EW rose from £385,000 to £540,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 George Close, RG4 5EW?

The current EPC rating for 2 George Close, RG4 5EW is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 George Close, RG4 5EW?

2 George Close, RG4 5EW has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 63% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 5EW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 George Close, RG4 5EW use?

The latest EPC at 2 George Close, RG4 5EW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 George Close, RG4 5EW?

2 George Close, RG4 5EW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 George Close, RG4 5EW in?

2 George Close, RG4 5EW sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 George Close, RG4 5EW?

Police records around 2 George Close, RG4 5EW show an average of 134 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 George Close, RG4 5EW?

The closest primary school to 2 George Close, RG4 5EW is Micklands Primary School (612m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 George Close, RG4 5EW?

The closest bus stop to 2 George Close, RG4 5EW is Chiltern Road, 344m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 George Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5EW

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 George Close

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

2 George Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5EW). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (78 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 11 years since the last transfer (August 2015). Across 2005–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £690,000 is 27.8% above the 2015 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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2015

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

48%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 George Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 George 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.

2 George Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£690,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£540,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2015Most recent
£540,000
+40.3%over 10 years
25 May 2005
£385,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 5EW: £660,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG4 5EW

On the street

Versus other George Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2 George Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,252

Street avg £5,285

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Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.3 km

Chiltern Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Micklands Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 5EW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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