What was the last sold price for 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL?

52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL last sold for £179,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £64,000 in December 1997, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 1997 and August 2014, 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL rose from £64,000 to £179,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL?

52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL located?

52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL sits in Caversham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL?

Police records around 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL 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.

Which schools serve 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL?

The closest primary school to 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL is Thameside Primary School (321m), 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 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL?

The closest bus stop to 52a, Prospect Street, RG4 8JL is Prospect Street, 30m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52a, Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JL

Bedroom

Bathroom

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 52a

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

52a is a one-bedroom property in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8JL). It has council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. Other recorded features include a basement.

Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
BasementYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52a, Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

52a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1997.

Last sold (2014)

£179,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2014Most recent
£179,000
+179.7%over 16 years
18 December 1997
£64,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8JL: £203,000 (2021–2005).

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Prospect Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Thameside Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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