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371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ED

6 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor top floor
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Overview

About 371 Gosbrook Road

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

371 Gosbrook Road is a detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8ED). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 130 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (52–130 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 13 units on file. The latest certificate (October 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £484,000 sits 53.7% above the 2015 sale of £315,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£225/sq ft) was about 19% below the postcode norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include subdivision and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (March 2015).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Dec 2012
EPC improved fromF34toD60
Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraTop Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

6 applications on record at 371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ED

6decisions40documents6nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Jul 2001
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Proposed snooker room at rear of club

    Reference
    PL/01/1208
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision
  4. ConversionDecision

+ 3 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (6 on record)
  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 40 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

371 Gosbrook Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 371 Gosbrook Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaEnvironmental risk flagged

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St Johns Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School. 30 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 8ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8ED

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ED. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.