8 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 377 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £219,257 , which equates to approximately £582 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Jan 2011 for £141,000. Since then, the value has increased by £78,257, representing a 55.5% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £219,257 is:

  • 47.1% lower than the average property price on Cardinal Close
  • 50.6% lower than the average in the RG4 8BZ postcode area
  • and 43.0% lower than the average price for Reading as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 September 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in RG4 8BZ

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
377 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£219,257
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£582
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Sep 2020.

This property is heated by electric ceiling panels. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Sep 2010, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric ceiling heating to electric ceiling heating, electric, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric ceiling heating, electric
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to RG4 8BZ

34 th / 37
Price Rank
51% lower than average
30 th / 31
Size Rank
58% smaller than average
4 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in RG4 8BZ , this flat's estimated value ranks 34th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 31 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 30th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£219,257
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+56 %
28 Jan 2011
£141,000
Leasehold
-4.7 %
3 Jul 2008
£148,000
Leasehold
+11.7 %
25 Jun 2004
£132,500
Leasehold
+165.3 %
15 Nov 1996
£49,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

4 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ
rooms: 2
size: 408 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2018
2 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ
rooms: 2
size: 395 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 3 Oct 2017
12 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2017
11 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2016
6 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 23 Dec 2009

Data Sources

The property at 8 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BZ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Jan 2011. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Sep 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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