Sold Terraced

354 GOSBROOK ROAD

READING, CAVERSHAM, READING RG4 8EG

2 beds 1 baths 861 sq ft Listed 13 Sep 2019 (-2465d)

£339,950

Reduced on 2 Nov 2019

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (RG4 8EG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 354 GOSBROOK ROAD, READING, CAVERSHAM, READING RG4 8EG |
| Price | £339,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 80 m² |
| Last sold | £248,000 Jun 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 23/09/2029
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £22,530

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£30)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2048-3033-7241-1271-9984)

## Description

**Entrance Hall** -

**Sitting Room** - 9'7 x 12'7 (2.92m x 3.84m) -

**Dining Room** - 12'6 x 10'9 (3.81m x 3.28m) -

**Kitchen** - 11'2 x 7'10 (3.40m x 2.39m) -

**Utility Room** -

**Wc** -

**Master Bedroom** - 12'6 x 10'10 (3.81m x 3.30m) -

**Bathroom** -

**Bedroom 2** - 12'8 x 10'6 (3.86m x 3.20m) -

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/84739277/193676) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/84739277/193680) - EPC 1
- ![EPC 2](/listings/photos/84739277/193682) - EPC 2

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8721937
- **Address:** 354 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, RG4 8EG
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2012
- **Work Completed:** 06/02/2012
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 354 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £248,000 | 20/06/2014 | Terraced |
| 354 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £234,000 | 17/08/2007 | Terraced |
| 354 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £146,500 | 19/09/2003 | Terraced |
| 354 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £72,000 | 13/10/1998 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 COLDICUTT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DU | £322,500 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 10 MILL ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DP | £350,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 344 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £377,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 36 MILL ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DP | £385,000 | 09/12/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 398 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £420,000 | 28/10/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 366 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £425,000 | 19/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 66 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DT | £362,000 | 04/12/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 392 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £272,500 | 20/06/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 348 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £410,000 | 18/04/2024 | Terraced |
| 327 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DY | £395,000 | 11/12/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 358 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £360,000 | 20/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 STAR ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5BS | £468,000 | 08/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 39 ST JOHNS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AN | £360,000 | 16/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 MONTAGUE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AU | £388,500 | 19/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 46 BRIANTS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AS | £375,000 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 STAR ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5BE | £420,500 | 13/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 MARSACK STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AP | £430,000 | 31/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DT | £442,500 | 29/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 62 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DT | £315,000 | 12/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 300 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EB | £499,000 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 ST JOHNS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AN | £425,330 | 06/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 MARSACK STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AP | £412,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 63 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DS | £345,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DS | £404,000 | 18/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 352 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £385,000 | 17/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 335 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DY | £387,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 89 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DS | £426,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 370 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £385,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 356 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £355,000 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 336 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £357,500 | 26/07/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 346 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG | £347,000 | 21/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £372,182 (11 sales)
**Area average:** £395,617 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £400,818 (30 Terraced, RG4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Reading). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,421/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,579/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,737/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £197,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £157,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,249/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 12.1%
- **10y growth:** -4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Reading; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 16%
- **10y growth (index):** 21.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Floor area

80 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£248,000 Jun 2014

Price per m²

£4,249/m²

Local average

£400,818 (-15.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,243 of 33,755)

Street crime

586 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Character Property
Popular Location
Contemporary Kitchen
Modern Bathroom
Two Double Bedrooms
Walk in Wardrobe
Large Mature Garden
EPC Rating - E

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

A well-presented and spacious Victorian terrace, retaining much character and charm, situated in a popular location, within walking distance of Caversham centre, the River Thames and Reading mainline train station. The attractive accommodation comprises: entrance hall, sitting room with fireplace, dining room, contemporary kitchen with access to garden, utility, cloakroom, two double bedrooms, walk in wardrobe and modern bathroom to master bedroom and family bathroom. Externally the property boasts a large, mature rear garden and attractive frontage. Further benefits include double glazing and gas central heating. Viewing advised. EPC rating D.

Entrance Hall -

Sitting Room - 9'7 x 12'7 (2.92m x 3.84m) -

Dining Room - 12'6 x 10'9 (3.81m x 3.28m) -

Kitchen - 11'2 x 7'10 (3.40m x 2.39m) -

Utility Room -

Wc -

Master Bedroom - 12'6 x 10'10 (3.81m x 3.30m) -

Bathroom -

Bedroom 2 - 12'8 x 10'6 (3.86m x 3.20m) -

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Listed by

Caversham

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 84739277

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 24/09/2019

Expiry date: 23/09/2029

Est. upgrade cost to C: £22,530

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 2

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8721937

Property Details

Street: 354 Gosbrook Road

Town: Caversham

Postcode: RG4 8EG

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 08/03/2012

Work Completed: 06/02/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

244% since 1998

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/06/2014 (11 years ago)	£248,000	+6%
Sold	17/08/2007 (18 years ago)	£234,000	+59.7%
Sold	19/09/2003 (22 years ago)	£146,500	+103.5%
Sold	13/10/1998 (27 years ago)	£72,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
36 COLDICUTT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DU	£322,500	18/12/2025	Terraced
10 MILL ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DP	£350,000	18/12/2025	Terraced
Same street 344 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£377,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
36 MILL ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DP	£385,000	09/12/2025	Terraced
Same street 398 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£420,000	28/10/2025	Terraced
Same street 366 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£425,000	19/09/2025	Terraced
66 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DT	£362,000	04/12/2024	Terraced
Same street 392 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£272,500	20/06/2024	Terraced
Same street 348 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£410,000	18/04/2024	Terraced
327 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DY	£395,000	11/12/2023	Terraced
Same street 358 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£360,000	20/11/2023	Terraced
12 STAR ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5BS	£468,000	08/09/2023	Terraced
39 ST JOHNS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AN	£360,000	16/08/2023	Terraced
9 MONTAGUE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AU	£388,500	19/05/2023	Terraced
46 BRIANTS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AS	£375,000	02/05/2023	Terraced
25 STAR ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5BE	£420,500	13/04/2023	Terraced
8 MARSACK STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AP	£430,000	31/03/2023	Terraced
18 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DT	£442,500	29/03/2023	Terraced
62 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DT	£315,000	12/01/2023	Terraced
300 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EB	£499,000	14/12/2022	Terraced
33 ST JOHNS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AN	£425,330	06/12/2022	Terraced
6 MARSACK STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AP	£412,000	02/12/2022	Terraced
63 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DS	£345,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
29 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DS	£404,000	18/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 352 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£385,000	17/11/2022	Terraced
335 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DY	£387,000	11/11/2022	Terraced
89 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DS	£426,000	11/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 370 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£385,000	16/06/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 356 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£355,000	13/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 336 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£357,500	26/07/2021	Terraced
Same street 346 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG	£347,000	21/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £372,182 (11 sales)

Area average: £395,617 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 12.1%

10y growth -4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Reading. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.6%

5y (index) 16%

10y (index) 21.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Reading. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,421/mo

Realistic £1,579/mo

Optimistic £1,737/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Reading.

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Caversham Coachworks	0.0 miles
Shop	Mill Road Garage	0.0 miles
Bus stop	St Johns Road	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Montague Street	0.1 miles
Train station	Reading	0.7 miles
University	Dreadnought, University of Reading	0.8 miles
Hospital	Princes House	0.9 miles
University	University of Reading, London Road Campus	1.1 miles
Hospital	Royal Berkshire Hospital	1.1 miles
Train station	Reading West	1.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	168
Shoplifting	156
Anti-social behaviour	58
Public order	44
Other theft	40
Criminal damage and arson	24
Bicycle theft	18
Drugs	17
Vehicle crime	16
Robbery	14
Burglary	13
Theft from the person	9
Other crime	6
Possession of weapons	3
Total incidents	586

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
New Bridge Nursery School	Nursery	0.0 miles	Outstanding — 8 Sep 2014
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2015
Caversham Nursery School	Nursery	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 12 Jun 2017
Thameside Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Mar 2016
Queen Anne's School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.46%

Max investor price (0.8%) £197,375

Target investor price (1%) £157,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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