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33 Buxton Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7BT

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
197 m²
2120 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 33 Buxton Avenue

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

33 Buxton Avenue is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 7BT). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 197 m² the property is well over the postcode median (140 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sold in July 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £846,000 is 32.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

33 Buxton Avenue's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromE53toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
39%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,360 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 33 Buxton Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

33 Buxton Avenue has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

33 Buxton Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£846,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£637,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 July 2016Most recent

    £637,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 7BT: £729,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Buxton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 33 Buxton Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,236

Street avg £4,057

Below

Floor Area

197 m²

Street avg 140 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 33 Buxton Avenue

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1.4m

1 Copperfields, Caversham

RG4 7PQ

5 bed4 bath
£796k

1 Blenheim Road, Caversham

RG4 7RT

4 bed2 bath
£1.8m

1 Dellwood Park, Caversham

RG4 7NX

5 bed5 bath
£674k

1 Crispin Close, Caversham

RG4 7JS

4 bed
£660k

1 Chazey Heath, Mapledurham

RG4 7UE

4 bed2 bath
£631k

1 Atterbury Gardens, Caversham

RG4 7HW

4 bed
£805k

1 Carlton Road, Caversham

RG4 7NT

3 bed3 bath
£919k

1 Buxton Avenue, Caversham

RG4 7BT

3 bed
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

0.1 km

St Andrews Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Caversham Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 7BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 33 Buxton Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7BT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.