What type of property is 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ last sold for £217,000 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in May 2009, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2009 and March 2012, 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ rose from £200,000 to £217,000, a change of £17,000. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

The current EPC rating for 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 6QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ located?

152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

Is 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ 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 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

The closest primary school to 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is Caversham Park Primary School (359m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7km).

How well connected is 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

The closest bus stop to 152 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is Milestone Centre, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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152 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 152 Galsworthy Drive

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

152 Galsworthy Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 6QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2009–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £421,000 sits 94% above the 2012 sale of £217,000. At 112 m² it's 21.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (92 m² median across 24 EPCs). On the market in March 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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

Bedrooms3
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 152 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

152 Galsworthy Drive 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.

152 Galsworthy Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£421,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£217,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 March 2012Most recent
£217,000
+8.5%over 2 years
14 May 2009
£200,000

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

Nearby sales in RG4 6QJ

On the street

Versus other Galsworthy Drive homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 152 Galsworthy Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,938

Street avg £3,313

Strongly below

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 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

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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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