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8 George Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5EW

Solar panels3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 George Close

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

8 George Close is a one-bedroom detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5EW). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 60 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (60–183 m²). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (109 m² across 11 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in June 2018. Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.7% per year.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemLpg
  • Solar panelsYes
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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.

8 George Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromB83toC79
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 George Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5EW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

8 George Close valuation runs notably under the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£240,000

Growth on file: 1.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 June 2018Most recent

    £240,000

    +14.3%over 10 years

  2. 23 August 2007

    £210,000

    +7.7%over 1 year

  3. 24 May 2006

    £195,000

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

On the street

Versus other George Close homes

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

8 George Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £4,168

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 George Close

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£216k

1 Alston Walk, Caversham

RG4 5DD

2 bed1 bath
£332k

1 Dickens Close, Caversham

RG4 5LZ

2 bed
£335k

1 Elmleigh Court, Caversham

RG4 5EE

2 bed1 bath
£417k

1 Field View, Caversham

RG4 5HB

3 bed1 bath
£423k

1 Donegal Close, Caversham

RG4 5DT

3 bed1 bath
£440k

1 Cromwell Road, Caversham

RG4 5EA

3 bed
£452k

1 Clonmel Close, Caversham

RG4 5BF

3 bed2 bath
£453k

1 Douglas Road, Caversham

RG4 5BH

3 bed
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

0.3 km

Chiltern Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Micklands Primary School. 20 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 5EW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 5EW

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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