What type of property is 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ last change hands?

172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ last sold for £450,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £210,000 in April 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2006 and April 2024, 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ rose from £210,000 to £450,000, a change of £240,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

The current EPC rating for 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 6QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ had any planning applications?

172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ has 4 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

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

Where is 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ located?

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

Is 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ in a safe area?

Police records around 172 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 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

The closest primary school to 172 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).

What transport links are near 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

The closest bus stop to 172 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is Milestone Centre, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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172 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ

Extendable3 sales on record6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 172 Galsworthy Drive

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

172 Galsworthy Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 6QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

6 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£418/sq ft) was about 120.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £450,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Jun 2009

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 172 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

172 Galsworthy Drive has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

6 applications on record at 172 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ

6decisions6extensions14documents8nearby

Apr 2001
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension and provision of pitched roof over existing garage
Reference
PL/01/1065
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ExtensionApr 2012Decision
ExtensionApr 2012Decision

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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.

172 Galsworthy Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2006.

Current estimate

£469,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2024Most recent
£450,000
+91.5%over 14 years
12 November 2009
£234,950
+11.9%over 3 years
27 April 2006
£210,000

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.

On years held, 172 Galsworthy Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,500

Street avg £3,178

Above

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 107 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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

0.2 km

Milestone Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Caversham Park Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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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

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70 dB

75 dB

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