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23 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Cardinal Close

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

23 Cardinal Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £470,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2013–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£480/sq ft) was about 83.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Cardinal Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE46toD62
Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gasLow flood risk

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Cardinal Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£487,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£470,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 July 2025Most recent

    £470,000

    +8.3%over 4 years

  2. 17 September 2020

    £434,000

    -3.0%over 4 years

  3. 16 June 2016

    £447,500

    +61.3%over 2 years

  4. 6 October 2013

    £277,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8BZ: £470,000 (2025–2019).

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.

On price per m², 23 Cardinal Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,165

Street avg £3,080

Strongly above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Cardinal Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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.
£487k

1 Crendon Court, Caversham

RG4 8BE

3 bed
£475k

1 Cedarwood Crescent, Caversham

RG4 8NW

3 bed
£515k

1 Chester Street, Caversham

RG4 8JH

3 bed2 bath
£399k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

RG4 8RX

3 bed1 bath
£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

RG4 8SX

3 bed1 bath
£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

RG4 8PH

4 bed
£546k

1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

RG4 8XR

4 bed
£618k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

RG4 8HR

4 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

3/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.

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 8BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8BZ

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 23 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.