5 South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY
About 5 South Street
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 changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £365,000. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2000–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 58.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 June 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £955 · Includes VAT
Planning history
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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.
£394,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 26 years.
£365,000
Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
5 February 2026Most recent
£365,000
+60.1%over 18 years11 January 2008
£228,000
+98.3%over 7 years18 February 2000
£114,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8HY: £382,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in RG4 8HY
23 South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY
Sold May 2026
£300,00042 South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY
Sold Nov 2025
£385,00025 South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY
Sold May 2025
£382,00016 South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY
Sold Feb 2025
£441,00024 South Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8HY
Sold Nov 2024
£380,000
Versus other South Street homes
5 South Street is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£4,451
Street avg £3,914
Floor Area
82 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
134/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.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB







