188 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BJ is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £233,571 , which equates to approximately £319 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Feb 2013 for £150,000. Since then, the value has increased by £83,571, representing a 55.7% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £233,571 is:

  • 31.6% lower than the average property price on Gosbrook Road
  • 4.4% lower than the average in the RG4 8BJ postcode area
  • and 44.2% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 30 April 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG4 8BJ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£233,571
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£319
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

188 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Apr 2025.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have some double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Mar 2024, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 5.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 11% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Some double glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG4 8BJ

20 th / 24
Price Rank
4% lower than average
12 th / 21
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
18 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 8BJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 24. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 21 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£233,571
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
8 Feb 2013
£150,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2022
rooms: 4
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2022
rooms: 3
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2021

Data Sources

The property at 188 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 8 Feb 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 30 Apr 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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