4 Chester Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 936 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £531,209 , which equates to approximately £567 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Nov 2021 for £486,000. Since then, the value has increased by £45,209, representing a 9.3% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £531,209 is:

  • 67.2% higher than the average property price on Chester Street
  • 27.6% higher than the average in the RG4 8JH postcode area
  • and 38.1% 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 8 March 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£531,209
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£567
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

4 Chester Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Mar 2018.

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 main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 8 May 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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 windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG4 8JH

4 th / 25
Price Rank
28% higher than average
9 th / 21
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
5 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 8JH , this house's estimated value ranks 4th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 21 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 9th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£531,209
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
18 Nov 2021
£486,000
Leasehold
+13 %
8 Sep 2017
£430,000
Leasehold
+38.7 %
9 Aug 2007
£310,000
Leasehold
+26 %
12 Aug 2004
£246,000
Leasehold
+38.6 %
17 May 2002
£177,500
Leasehold
+141.5 %
1 Sep 1995
£73,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 850 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 12 Aug 2022
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £441,500
sale date: 13 May 2022
rooms: 6
size: 952 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2009
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1076 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 26 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 4 Chester Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JH appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Nov 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Mar 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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