What kind of home is 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX?

4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX?

The current EPC rating for 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX?

4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 6LX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX use?

The latest EPC at 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX?

4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX has 2 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension. The wider record also shows 4 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX?

4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX in?

4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX?

Police records around 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX 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 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX?

The closest primary school to 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX is Micklands Primary School (216m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (2.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Copse Avenue, RG4 6LX is All Hallows Road, 168m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Copse Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6LX

10 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Copse Avenue

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

4 Copse Avenue is a detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 6LX). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 85 m² it sits well below the postcode median (127 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 10 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromE50toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Copse Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

10 applications on record at 4 Copse Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6LX

10decisions2extensions124documents7nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2017
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Erection of 2 x 4 bedroom detached dwellings, access and parking
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
PL/17/0691
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DemolitionOct 2021Decision
DemolitionOct 2021Decision

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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.

4 Copse Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£482,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 6LX: £600,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in RG4 6LX

On the street

Versus other Copse Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 4 Copse Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

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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

134/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

All Hallows Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Micklands Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 6LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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