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1 Brook Lea, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8EP

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Brook Lea

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

1 Brook Lea is a semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8EP). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 53 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (53–55 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 4 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.

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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 4)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromD63toE51
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Oct 2020from Mar 2020
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2021from Oct 2020
EPC improved fromE45toD63
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Brook Lea, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Brook Lea has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

1 Brook Lea has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

On the street

Versus other Brook Lea homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Brook Lea is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Brook Lea

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaEnvironmental risk flagged

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.
£187k

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1 bed1 bath
£211k

1 Claydon Court, Caversham

RG4 8BQ

£213k

1 Cardinal Close, Caversham

RG4 8BZ

£277k

1 Buckingham Gate, Emmer Green

RG4 8RT

2 bed1 bath
£332k

1 Abbotsmead Place, Caversham

RG4 8BB

2 bed2 bath
£399k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

RG4 8RX

3 bed1 bath
£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

RG4 8PH

4 bed
£475k

1 Cedarwood Crescent, Caversham

RG4 8NW

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

Forge Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

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 1 Brook Lea, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8EP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.