Sold STC End of terrace

Gosbrook Road

READING, United Kingdom, RG4, RG4 8EG

3 beds 1 baths Listed 23 Nov 2021 (-1663d)

£382,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£385,000

Local average

£400,818 (-4.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,243 of 33,755)

Street crime

582 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Original Features

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

Property Ref: 9915

Key features
•Spacious Victorian end-of-terrace property
•Two reception rooms
•Three first floor double bedrooms
•Large rear garden
•Close to Reading station
•Walking distance to Reading and Caversham centers


A bay-fronted Victorian terrace property retaining some period features. Walking distance of Caversham village, central Reading, the mainline train station, and the River Thames.
The accommodation comprises of separate entrance hall, bay fronted sitting room with open fire, dining room with multi-fuel stove, refitted kitchen (2017), large bathroom with modern suite on the ground floor, and three large first-floor bedrooms.
Externally the property benefits from a large, secure, private rear garden and graveled garden area to the front.
Gas central heating (boiler replaced 2020), double glazing (replaced 2019). EPC rating D (5points off C).

Entrance Hall -
Stripped floors. Stairs leading to first floor

Living Room - 3.53m x 3.31m (11'7 x 10'10) -
Stripped floors. Open fire

Dining Room - 3.80m x 3.41m (12'0 x 10'10) -
Stripped Floors. Multi-fuel stove

Kitchen - 3.43m x 2.33m (10'10 x 7'4) -
Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher

Utility
Space for tumble dryer. Door leading to garden

Bathroom -2.31m x 1.99m (7'4 x 6'3)

First-floor landing -
Stripped floors giving access to 3 separately approached bedrooms

Bedroom 1 - 4.20m x 3.63m (13'5 x 11'7) -
Stripped floors. Open fire. 2 large windows create a bright spacious bedroom

Bedroom 2 - 3.79m x 2.64m (12'1 x 8'4) -
Double bedroom. Stripped floors. Open fire. Fitted wardrobe

Bedroom 3 - 3.43m x 2.32m (10'11 x 7'3) -
Double bedroom.


The property represents an excellent family home or investment with rental potential in excess of £1300 PCM

Please note, the property is now listed as being in a "flood risk" area. This is based on the postcode only and has not flooded in its 140year history.

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*Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering any household goods, carpets or any built-in furniture.
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EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10574858

Property Details

Street: 368 Gosbrook Road

Town: Caversham

Postcode: RG4 8EG

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 20/10/2014

Work Completed: 15/09/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9611760

Property Details

Street: 368 Gosbrook Road

Town: Caversham

Postcode: RG4 8EG

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/06/2013

Work Completed: 07/06/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5877506

Property Details

Street: 368 Gosbrook Road

Town: Caversham

Postcode: RG4 8EG

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/08/2008

Work Completed: 18/07/2008

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

466% since 1998

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/01/2022 (4 years ago) £385,000 +102.6%
Sold 01/01/2004 (22 years ago) £190,000 +22.6%
Sold 01/01/2002 (24 years ago) £154,950 +127.9%
Sold 01/01/1998 (28 years ago) £68,000

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
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
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
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
52 BRIANTS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AS £350,000 25/10/2022 Terraced
65 STAR ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5BE £370,000 06/10/2022 Terraced
29 BRIANTS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AY £334,992 06/09/2022 Terraced
16 MARSACK STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AP £480,000 31/08/2022 Terraced
40 PIGGOTTS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EN £365,000 05/08/2022 Terraced
54 BRIANTS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AS £400,000 19/07/2022 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: £395,891 (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

Address

368 Gosbrook Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Caversham Coachworks 0.0 miles
Shop Mill Road Garage 0.1 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 166
Shoplifting 156
Anti-social behaviour 57
Public order 44
Other theft 40
Criminal damage and arson 26
Drugs 17
Vehicle crime 16
Bicycle theft 15
Robbery 14
Burglary 13
Theft from the person 9
Other crime 6
Possession of weapons 3
Total incidents 582

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 0.1 miles Outstanding — 8 Sep 2014
Caversham Nursery School Nursery 0.3 miles Outstanding — 12 Jun 2017
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 8 Dec 2015
Thameside Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 22 Mar 2016
Queen Anne's School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Nire Road, RG4 £1,695/mo 3 0.52 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,695/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.44%
Max investor price (0.8%) £211,875
Target investor price (1%) £169,500
Gross yield 5.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.8×
Monthly cashflow £-4/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).