Sold STC Semi-detached

408 GOSBROOK ROAD

READING, CAVERSHAM, READING RG4 8EG

3 beds 75 m² Listed 2 Sep 2013 (-4669d)

£249,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

75 m²

Last sold

£242,450 Jan 2014

Local average

£595,327 (-58%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,243 of 33,755)

Street crime

582 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Situated in this popular residential location within striking distance of both Caversham and Reading centres and mainline railway station is this 1930's built, three bedroomed semi-detached house having undergone complete internal refurbishment in recent months including brand new kitchen and bathroom, a rewire, a brand new boiler and plastering throughout. To the front is a driveway affording space for one vehicle and to the rear is a super garden approaching 60' in depth. Externally the property requires some improvement as desired. No chain.

GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION:
A covered entrance porch and hardwood front door gives access to a spacious entrance hall with side aspect window, staircase rising to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard and doors off to reception rooms and kitchen. The living room measures into a bay window and the dining room leads to rear. The kitchen is brand new and fitted with a contemporary range of base and eye level units.

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION:
The first floor landing has a side aspect window, original four-panelled doors off to all three bedrooms and a brand new bathroom in white with shower over bath. Bedroom one benefits from built in wardrobes and a cupboard housing boiler. Bedroom two overlooks rear garden and again benefits from built in wardrobes.

OUTSIDE:
The front garden is enclosed by established trees and wrought iron gates and there is vehicular access to the side of house. The rear garden is a particular feature of the property approaching 60' in depth and enclosed by timber fencing.

OUTBUILDINGS:
Attached to the back of the house is a large conservatory requiring upgrading as desired. This room is accessed via dining room and kitchen and has a door to garden. In the garden is a large garage which again, may be upgraded as desired.

DIMENSIONS:
Living room: 13'8`max x 10'2`
Dining room: 12' x 10'2`
Kitchen: 8'2` x 6'5`
Bedroom one: 13'8` max x 9'8`
Bedroom two: 12' x 9'8`
Bedroom three: 8'4` x 5'9`


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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Caversham

Bridges Estate Agents - Caversham

Reference: 28033395

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10821486

Property Details

Street: 408 Gosbrook Road

Town: Caversham

Postcode: RG4 8EG

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 16/02/2015

Work Completed: 28/11/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #10162140

Property Details

Street: 408 Gosbrook Road

Town: Caversham

Postcode: RG4 8EG

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 24/03/2014

Work Completed: 03/02/2014

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 08/01/2014 (12 years ago) £242,450

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
37 BRIANTS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AY £400,000 22/12/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 344 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG £377,000 12/12/2025 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
Same street 358 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG £360,000 20/11/2023 Terraced
12 ST JOHNS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AN £425,000 23/08/2023 Semi-detached
35 STAR ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5BE £400,000 20/04/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 352 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EG £385,000 17/11/2022 Terraced
13 NELSON ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AT £375,000 28/10/2022 Semi-detached
11 NELSON ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AT £425,500 07/09/2022 Semi-detached
2C STAR ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5BS £440,000 01/08/2022 Semi-detached
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
5 BRIANTS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AZ £295,000 10/09/2021 Semi-detached
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: £394,357 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.2%
10y growth 41.5%

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

1y (index) 0.2%
5y (index) 16.6%
10y (index) 21%

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

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 0.68%
Max investor price (0.8%) £211,875
Target investor price (1%) £169,500
Gross yield 8.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.3×
Monthly cashflow £516/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 8.5%
  • 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).