5 Washington Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AA is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £438,882 , which equates to approximately £523 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Feb 2021 for £377,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,882, representing a 16.4% increase, or approximately 3.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £438,882 is:

  • 2.8% higher than the average property price on Washington Road
  • 1.8% higher than the average in the RG4 5AA postcode area
  • and 14.2% 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 January 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£438,882
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£523
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Washington Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jan 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 29 Aug 2013, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to RG4 5AA

18 th / 29
Price Rank
2% higher than average
18 th / 22
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
7 th / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£438,882
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
19 Feb 2021
£377,000
Freehold
+55.5 %
3 Oct 2013
£242,500
Freehold
+15.5 %
9 Feb 2006
£209,950
Freehold
+19.3 %
15 Nov 2002
£176,000
Freehold
+30.4 %
30 Nov 2001
£134,950
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Medium 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 medium 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 Medium
  • 0.3m depth Medium
  • 0.6m depth Medium
  • 0.9m depth Low
  • 1.2m depth Very low
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 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: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £425,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2025
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £364,000
sale date: 3 Jul 2025
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £480,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £410,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £475,000
sale date: 5 Nov 2021

Data Sources

The property at 5 Washington Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AA appears five times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Feb 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 18 Jan 2018. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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