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23 Berrylands Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8NU

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
168 m²
1808 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Berrylands Road

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

23 Berrylands Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Caversham, Reading, Reading (RG4 8NU). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 168 m² the property is well over the postcode median (91 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £814,000 sits 71.4% above the 2014 sale of £475,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 35.4% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2025from May 2014
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Berrylands Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 23 Berrylands Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8NU

2decisions2extensions13documents6nearby
  1. Dec 2022
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension and new pitched roof to existing workshop

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/22/1582
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 13 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.

23 Berrylands Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£814,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£475,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 September 2014Most recent

    £475,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8NU: £640,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Berrylands Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 23 Berrylands Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,827

Street avg £5,863

Strongly below

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Berrylands Road

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 Bell Court, Emmer Green

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4 bed2 bath
£546k

1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

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4 bed
£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

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4 bed
£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

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3 bed1 bath
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.
Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Newlands Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Caversham Primary School. 25 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 8NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8NU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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