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

12 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 6 Archway House

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

6 Archway House is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8HU). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2015. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 46 m² this is the 6th 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.

12 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. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 109.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £180,000 in February 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • TenureFreehold
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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
0.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Dec 2015
Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatFreeholdEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 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.

12 applications on record at 6 Archway House, Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HU

12decisions75documents6nearby
Flagged:SubdivisionChange of use
  1. Sept 2017
    Change Of UseFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of ground floor of Archway House (west) from A1 to B1 use to provide an entrance to B1 floor space at first floor level

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/17/1027
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. SubdivisionDecision
  4. SubdivisionDecision

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  • The 75 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

6 Archway House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

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.

Years Held for 6 Archway House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,913

Street avg £3,202

Above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

0.6 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Archway House

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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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

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