What type of property is 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA?

4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA have?

The current EPC rating for 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA?

4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA heated?

The latest EPC at 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA have?

4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA has 8 planning records on file (4 approved, 3 refused), most recent in January 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA?

4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA located?

4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA?

Police records around 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA 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 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA?

The closest primary school to 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA is Thameside Primary School (448m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (798m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA?

The closest bus stop to 4a, Bridge Street, RG4 8AA is Bridge Street Caversham, 18m away. The nearest rail option is Reading Rail Station, 851m away.

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4a, Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AA

8 planning records

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4a

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

4a is a mid-terrace house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8AA). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2019); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Poor. At 58 m² this is the 13th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–187 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 25 units on file.

8 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 3)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Dec 2019

EPC improved fromC75toD59

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

38%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2019from Dec 2019

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

80%23%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4a, Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4a has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

8 applications on record at 4a, Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AA

7decisions51documents6nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveChange of use

Jul 2015
Change of UseOutline
Outcome in report
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use as a flat (C3).
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
PL/15/1219
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Change of UseJan 2018Decision
Change of UseJan 2018Decision

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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.

4a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£215,000

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 8AA: £416,100 (2020–2016).

Nearby sales in RG4 8AA

On the street

Versus other Bridge Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bridge Street Caversham — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Thameside Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 8AA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8AA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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