What type of property is 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX last sold for £295,000 in March 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £233,500 in August 2006, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2006 and March 2015, 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX rose from £233,500 to £295,000, a change of £61,500. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

The current EPC rating for 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 6RX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey side extension and single-storey side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX located?

7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

Police records around 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX 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 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

The closest primary school to 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX is Caversham Park Primary School (575m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX?

The closest bus stop to 7 Elstow Avenue, RG4 6RX is Fraser Avenue, 129m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Elstow Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6RX

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Elstow Avenue

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

7 Elstow Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 6RX). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2006–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £488,000 sits 65.4% above the 2015 sale of £295,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Last sold in March 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD59toC73

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Elstow Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Elstow Avenue has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 7 Elstow Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6RX

2decisions2extensions11documents8nearby

Apr 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single storey side extension following demolition of existing garage
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PL/15/0407
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionApr 2015Decision

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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.

7 Elstow Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£488,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£295,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

13 March 2015Most recent
£295,000
+26.3%over 8 years
3 August 2006
£233,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 6RX: £450,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in RG4 6RX

On the street

Versus other Elstow Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Elstow Avenue runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,521

Street avg £3,530

Strongly below

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Fraser Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Caversham Park Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 6RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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