40 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BS is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 883 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 £355,355 , which equates to approximately £403 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Jan 2026 for £355,000. Since then, the value has increased by £355, representing a 0.1% increase, or approximately 0.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £355,355 is:

  • 3.0% higher than the average property price on Gosbrook Road
  • 17.5% higher than the average in the RG4 8BS postcode area
  • and 7.5% lower 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 30 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG4 8BS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
883 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£355,355
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£403
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Jul 2025.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Jun 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 36.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 25 mm loft insulation to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 88% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to RG4 8BS

8 th / 28
Price Rank
17% higher than average
4 th / 26
Size Rank
37% bigger than average
21 st / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£355,355
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+0 %
16 Jan 2026
£355,000
Freehold
+65.1 %
26 Sep 2012
£215,000
Freehold
+16.2 %
30 Nov 2009
£185,000
Freehold
+5.7 %
2 Jun 2006
£175,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 13 Jun 2014
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 14 Dec 2007
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £377,000
sale date: 12 Dec 2025
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2025
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2024

Data Sources

The property at 40 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BS appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 Jan 2026. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 30 Jul 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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