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31a, Church Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AG

2 planning records

Estimated value

£539,000

  • Since the 2013 sale (£322,500)+67%
  • Against RG4 7AG's recent median (£706,550)-24%

Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£539,000

  • Against its 2013 sale (£322,500)+67%
  • Against RG4 7AG's recent median (£706,550)-24%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 31a is modelled from its 87 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG4 7AG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    87 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2014

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2013

  • Recent sales in RG4 7AG

    5 sales, median £706,550 (2025–2013)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: June 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 February 2013Most recent

    £322,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 7AG: £706,550 (2025–2013).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 31a

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

31a is a three-bedroom detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 7AG). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £539,000 sits 67.1% above the 2013 sale of £322,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. At 87 m² it's 20.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (110 m² median across 11 EPCs).

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
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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.

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 03 Nov 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 3 November 2024

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2012from Jul 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Nov 2014from Oct 2012
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31a, Church Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 31a, Church Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AG

2decisions2extensions12documents
  1. Nov 2013
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Loft conversion with side dormers and single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory

    Extension
    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/13/0533
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Church Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31a is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,707

Street avg £2,991

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 187 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 8.3 t/year

Strongly above
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.
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Crime

134/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bridge Street Caversham — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Thameside Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Thameside Primary SchoolPrimary610m
  • E P Collier Primary SchoolPrimary652m
  • Caversham Primary SchoolPrimary663m
  • River AcademySecondary722m

Nearest stops

  • Bridge Street CavershamBus stop190m
  • Thames Promenade car parkBus stop246m
  • St Annes WellBus stop267m
  • Priest HillBus stop268m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences740 reports34%
  • Shoplifting372 reports17%
  • Anti-social Behaviour210 reports10%
  • Other Theft178 reports8%

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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 7AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 7AG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 7AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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

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How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 31a is modelled from its 87 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG4 7AG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 31a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31a was lodged in November 2014 at band D and expired in November 2024, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 31a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG4 7AG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
31a is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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