Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
188 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5LN
2 planning records
Estimated value
£568,000
- Since the 2007 sale (£320,000)+78%
- Against RG4 5LN's recent median (£515,000)+10%
Newest record on this page: June 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£568,000
- Against its 2007 sale (£320,000)+78%
- Against RG4 5LN's recent median (£515,000)+10%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 188 Henley Road is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG4 5LN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
136 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2007
Recent sales in RG4 5LN
2 sales, median £515,000 (2023–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
7 December 2007Most recent
£320,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in RG4 5LN: £515,000 (2023–2022).
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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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 19 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.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- DrivewayYes
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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
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 November 2029
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
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
- Apr 2000PorchOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension to provide conservatory and front porch
ExtensionConservatory- Reference
- 990559
- More recent applications — locked
- PorchApr 2000Decision
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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)
Floor Area
136 m²
Street avg 131 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.5 t/year
Street avg 6.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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
134/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.
Nearest schools
- Micklands Primary SchoolPrimary355m
- St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary991m
- The Hill Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
- Thameside Primary SchoolPrimary1.4km
Nearest stops
- All Hallows RoadBus stop117m
- Travellers RestBus stop118m
- The SlopesBus stop336m
- Chiltern RoadBus stop384m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences740 reports34%
- Shoplifting372 reports17%
- Anti-social Behaviour210 reports10%
- Other Theft178 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 188 Henley Road is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG4 5LN. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 188 Henley Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 188 Henley Road was lodged in November 2019 at band D and is valid until November 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 188 Henley Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 23 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG4 5LN, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 188 Henley Road is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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