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3 Archway House, Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HU

7 sales on record14 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Archway House

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

3 Archway House is a semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8HU). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 45 m² this is the 4th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 23–52 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 9 units on file.

Last sale on file: £225,000 in October 2018. Across the public record there are 7 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 14 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include subdivision and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£465/sq ft) was about 168.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

3 Archway House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2015from Mar 2013
Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Nov 2025from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromD56toC73
Heating System
Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
83%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Archway House, Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

14 applications on record at 3 Archway House, Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HU

14decisions86documents6nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Feb 2011
    Change Of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of second floor from Office (A2) to Chiropractic Practice (D1)

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/11/1067
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision
  4. SubdivisionDecision

+ 11 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (14 on record)
  • All 14 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 86 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.

Latest sale on 3 Archway House was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£225,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2018Most recent

    £225,000

    -6.3%over 2 years
  2. 29 August 2016

    £240,000

    +60.0%over 1 year
  3. 13 March 2015

    £150,000

    +2.0%over 7 years
  4. 21 October 2007

    £147,000

    +43.4%over 5 years
  5. 23 May 2002

    £102,500

    +22.0%over 1 year
  6. 23 May 2000

    £84,000

    +79.7%over 3 years
  7. 5 September 1996

    £46,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8HU: £145,000 (2023–2006).

On the street

Versus other Gosbrook Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 3 Archway House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,000

Street avg £3,046

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 44 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Archway House

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
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.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Church Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Thameside Primary School. 28 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 8HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8HU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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 3 Archway House, Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.