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188 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5LN

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 188 Henley Road

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

188 Henley Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 5LN). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

It hasn't traded since December 2007, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £568,000 sits 77.5% above the 2007 sale of £320,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
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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.

188 Henley Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Dec 2009
EPC improved fromE53toD55
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
17%38%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended 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 188 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 188 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5LN

2decisions2extensions
  1. Apr 2000
    Porch
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension to provide conservatory and front porch

    ExtensionConservatory
    Reference
    990559
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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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 at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£568,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2007)

£320,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 December 2007Most recent

    £320,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG4 5LN: £515,000 (2023–2022).

On the street

Versus other Henley Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 188 Henley Road runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 57 (D)

Above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 188 Henley Road

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

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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.
£590k

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3 bed2 bath
£453k

1 Douglas Road, Caversham

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1 Clonmel Close, Caversham

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3 bed2 bath
£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
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

All Hallows Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Micklands Primary School. 23 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 5LN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 5LN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 5LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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 188 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5LN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.