What energy rating does Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ have?

The current EPC rating for Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ heated?

The latest EPC at Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ located?

Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

Is Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ in a safe area?

Police records around Basement Flat, 118 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 Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

The closest primary school to Basement Flat, 118 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 Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ?

The closest bus stop to Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, RG4 6QJ is Milestone Centre, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Basement Flat

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

Basement Flat is a semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 6QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. 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.

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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 6)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C69

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 Basement Flat, 118 Galsworthy Drive, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Basement Flat has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Basement Flat has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 6QJ: £417,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG4 6QJ

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.

Basement Flat outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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