What kind of home is 5 South Street, RG4 8HY?

5 South Street, RG4 8HY is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 5 South Street, RG4 8HY sell for?

5 South Street, RG4 8HY last sold for £228,000 in January 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £114,950 in February 2000, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 South Street, RG4 8HY?

Across 2 sales between February 2000 and January 2008, 5 South Street, RG4 8HY rose from £114,950 to £228,000, a change of £113,050. That works out to roughly +9.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 South Street, RG4 8HY?

The current EPC rating for 5 South Street, RG4 8HY is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 South Street, RG4 8HY?

5 South Street, RG4 8HY has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8HY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 South Street, RG4 8HY use?

The latest EPC at 5 South Street, RG4 8HY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 South Street, RG4 8HY?

5 South Street, RG4 8HY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 South Street, RG4 8HY in?

5 South Street, RG4 8HY sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

Is 5 South Street, RG4 8HY in a safe area?

Police records around 5 South Street, RG4 8HY show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 South Street, RG4 8HY?

The closest primary school to 5 South Street, RG4 8HY is Thameside Primary School (212m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is River Academy (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 South Street, RG4 8HY?

The closest bus stop to 5 South Street, RG4 8HY is Prospect Street, 86m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 South Street

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

5 South Street is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8HY). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since January 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2000–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £412,000 sits 80.7% above the 2008 sale of £228,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Jun 2020

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD57toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 South Street has no planning applications on record.

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.

5 South Street's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£228,000

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

11 January 2008Most recent
£228,000
+98.3%over 7 years
18 February 2000
£114,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8HY: £380,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG4 8HY

On the street

Versus other South Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 South Street outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,780

Street avg £3,899

Strongly below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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3 bed1 bath

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1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

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4 bed

£332k

1 Abbotsmead Place, Caversham

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2 bed2 bath

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1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

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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

Prospect Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Thameside Primary School. 27 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 8HY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8HY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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