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

12 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 03
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Archway House

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

8 Archway House is a mid-terrace house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8HU). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. At 52 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (23–52 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 9 units on file. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 70). Main heating runs on electricity.

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. At 52 m² it's 15.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (45 m² median across 8 EPCs).

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
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Late 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 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 8 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

+ 9 more applications in the report

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  • All 12 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • 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.

8 Archway House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£185,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8HU: £180,000 (2023–2015).

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.

On floor area, 8 Archway House stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 43 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Abbotsmead Place, Caversham

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2 bed2 bath
£399k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

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£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

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4 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.
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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.

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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 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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