16 Orwell Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7PU is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,927 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £1,029,985 , which equates to approximately £535 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Dec 2014 for £725,000. Since then, the value has increased by £304,985, representing a 42.1% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £1,029,985 is:

  • 18.2% higher than the average property price on Orwell Close
  • 12.6% higher than the average in the RG4 7PU postcode area
  • and 168.0% higher than the average price for Reading as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 March 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1927 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£1,029,985
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£535
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Orwell Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Mar 2026.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 29 Sep 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 19.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 24% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Sale History

Today
£1,029,985
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
12 Dec 2014
£725,000
Freehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1905 sq ft
sale price: £820,000
sale date: 16 Oct 2023
rooms: 8
size: 2013 sq ft
sale price: £900,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2023
rooms: 8
size: 1916 sq ft
sale price: £870,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2020

Data Sources

The property at 16 Orwell Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7PU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Dec 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Mar 2026. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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