What kind of home is 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ?

22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ sell for?

22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ last sold for £470,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £315,000 in October 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2012 and February 2025, 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ rose from £315,000 to £470,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ?

22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 49% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8BZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ use?

The latest EPC at 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ?

22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ in?

22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ?

Police records around 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ show an average of 134 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ?

The closest primary school to 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ is Thameside Primary School (112m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.1km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ?

The closest bus stop to 22 Cardinal Close, RG4 8BZ is Westfield Road, 244m away. The nearest rail option is Reading Rail Station, 573m away.

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22 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 22 Cardinal Close

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

22 Cardinal Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £470,000 — fresh data. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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.

22 Cardinal Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromE39toF34

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2025from Jan 2025

EPC improved fromF34toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Cardinal Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

22 Cardinal Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£515,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£470,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2025Most recent
£470,000
+36.2%over 10 years
10 April 2014
£345,000
+9.5%over 1 year
30 October 2012
£315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8BZ: £450,000 (2026–2020).

Nearby sales in RG4 8BZ

On the street

Versus other Cardinal Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 22 Cardinal Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,456

Street avg £3,238

On par

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.6 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£554k

1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

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£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

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4 bed

£602k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

RG4 8HR

4 bed2 bath

£641k

1 Cherry Close, Emmer Green

RG4 8UP

4 bed

£717k

1 Aberaman, Emmer Green

RG4 8LD

4 bed4 bath

£744k

1 Albany Gardens, Emmer Green

RG4 8PZ

4 bed3 bath

£504k

1 Crendon Court, Caversham

RG4 8BE

3 bed

£478k

1 Chester Street, Caversham

RG4 8JH

3 bed2 bath

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

134/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Westfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Thameside Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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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 8BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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