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118 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
90 m²
969 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 118 Galsworthy Drive

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

118 Galsworthy Drive is a semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 6QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 6 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential and subdivision, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £365,000 is 14.1% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 71% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 6)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Oct 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%31%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2010from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromC70toD65
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
31%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2015from Apr 2010
EPC improved fromD65toC75
Low Energy Lighting
0%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Aug 2015
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2025from Oct 2025
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
100%55%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 118 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 118 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ

2decisions8nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Nov 2001
    Change of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of basement of dwelling to self contained dwelling

    Reference
    PL/01/1270
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision

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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.

118 Galsworthy Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£320,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 June 2015Most recent

    £320,000

    +73.0%over 13 years

  2. 23 November 2001

    £185,000

    +48.0%over 2 years

  3. 15 March 1999

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 6QJ: £417,500 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Galsworthy Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 118 Galsworthy Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,556

Street avg £3,373

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 118 Galsworthy Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

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.
£350k

1 Farnham Drive, Caversham

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£400k

1 Farleigh Mews, Caversham

RG4 6RG

£402k

1 Dumbarton Way, Caversham

RG4 6QT

£329k

1 Falcon House, Thames Street, Sonning

RG4 6UR

£429k

1 Deanery Cottage, High Street, Sonning

RG4 6UP

£486k

1 Dunster Close, Caversham

RG4 6RY

4 bed
£500k

1 Abbottsleigh Gardens, Caversham

RG4 6LA

3 bed
£504k

1 Devon Drive, Caversham

RG4 6NT

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

0.2 km

Milestone Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Caversham Park Primary School. 11 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 6QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 6QJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 6QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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