42 Abbotsmead Place, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BB is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 646 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £281,268 , which equates to approximately £436 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Oct 2013 for £192,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,268, representing a 46.5% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £281,268 is:

  • 12.3% lower than the average property price on Abbotsmead Place
  • 14.7% lower than the average in the RG4 8BB postcode area
  • and 26.9% 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 rented both times. 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 10 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in RG4 8BB

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
646 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£281,268
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£436
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Abbotsmead Place, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Oct 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Apr 2021, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to good, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to RG4 8BB

57 th / 65
Price Rank
15% lower than average
48 th / 56
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
41 st / 56
Price Per Sq FT Rank
0% same as average

Compared to other properties in RG4 8BB , this flat's estimated value ranks 57th out of 65. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 41th out of 56 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 48th out of 56 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£281,268
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+46 %
23 Oct 2013
£192,000
Leasehold
+13 %
29 Mar 2004
£169,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 18 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 23 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 4 Apr 2025
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £307,500
sale date: 21 Mar 2025

Data Sources

The property at 42 Abbotsmead Place, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Oct 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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