What type of property is 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA?

21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA sell for?

21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA last sold for £658,000 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £171,000 in December 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 1997 and November 2017, 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA rose from £171,000 to £658,000, a change of £487,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA?

The current EPC rating for 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA?

21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA?

21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA located?

21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA?

Police records around 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA 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.

Which schools serve 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA?

The closest primary school to 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (183m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA?

The closest bus stop to 21 Fairfax Close, RG4 6DA is Rufus Isaacs Road, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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21 Fairfax Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6DA

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 21 Fairfax Close

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

21 Fairfax Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 6DA). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £728,000 is 10.6% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£449/sq ft) was about 58.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in November 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2017

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%27%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Fairfax Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Fairfax Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

21 Fairfax Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£728,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£658,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

23 November 2017Most recent
£658,000
+66.6%over 8 years
16 April 2009
£395,000
+131.0%over 11 years
12 December 1997
£171,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 6DA: £660,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG4 6DA

On the street

Versus other Fairfax Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,838

Street avg £4,762

On par

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 129 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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.

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rufus Isaacs Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 6DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 6DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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