Property profile

42George Street, Caversham

Map showing 42, George Street, Caversham, Reading

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£320,000

Terraced sold in Thames

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold03 Jul 2026
£310,000Change since last sale: +£12,000 (+3.8%)
Annualised change
+13% per yearReading annualised change (terraced) since 2026: −7.8% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £446 per sq ft
£427 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£19 per sq ft (−4.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Thames
£385,000Estimate vs local median: −£63,000 (−16%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area70 m² / 753 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection05 Mar 2020

Sales history

DatePriceChange
03 Jul 2026£310,000+65%
15 Feb 2007£188,000+19%
03 Nov 2003£157,500+71%
28 May 1999£92,000+80%
16 Jul 1998£51,000-

Local market

Property prices in Thames

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £420
Sales (last 12 months): 114
Typical range (middle 50%): £268K – £395K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £420 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thames over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£540,000£486
Terraced50£385,000£446
Flats56£266,000£387

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thames

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thames.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296,250£402,500£355,000
2017£290,000£440,000£335,000
2018£270,000£408,500£336,500
2019£301,000£435,000£345,000
2020£265,000£453,000£360,000
2021£286,500£489,500£354,500
2022£370,000£482,500£404,000
2023£360,450£488,739£415,000
2024£273,750£435,650£359,500
2025£275,000£530,000£387,500
2026£267,000£535,000£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thames.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thames.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£399£293£414
2017£423£426£401
2018£412£427£414
2019£399£546£382
2020£370£415£400
2021£392£400£422
2022£530£430£459
2023£573£485£437
2024£387£488£438
2025£392£495£462
2026£357£497£437
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thames.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Thames in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202642, George Street, Reading, RG4 8DGTerracedFreehold£310,000
03 Feb 202634, George Street, Reading, RG4 8DGTerracedFreehold£331,500
06 Jul 202652, George Street, Reading, RG4 8DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
20 May 2025228, Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£570,000
12 Nov 2025182, Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BJFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
24 George Street, Caversham, ReadingFreehold75 m²£344,818 (2025)
26 George Street, Caversham, ReadingFreehold72 m²£310,000 (2024)
30 George Street, Caversham, Reading, ReadingFreehold80 m²£350,000 (2021)
32 George Street, Caversham, Reading, Reading-71 m²-
34 George Street, Caversham, ReadingFreehold73 m²£331,500 (2026)
36 George Street, Caversham, Reading, ReadingLeasehold33 m²£93,000 (2003)
36A George Street, Caversham, ReadingFreehold37 m²£89,000 (2004)
40, George Street, Caversham, ReadingFreehold74 m²£200,000 (2011)
First Floor Flat, 38 George Street, Caversham, ReadingFreehold35 m²£102,500 (2006)

Area insights for RG4 8DG

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Overview

Postcode RG4 8DG is located in an urban city, within the Thames area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Lower Caversham area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year. The median sale price in Thames is £325,000 (around £420 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £267,750 and £395,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Christchurch Meadows.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Lower Caversham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,028 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lower Caversham has an average crime rate, with approximately 63 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lower Caversham is £66,535 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG4 8DG.

Flood risk

Medium

Lower Caversham near RG4 8DG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG4 8DG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 8DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miChristchurch MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Christchurch Meadows
0.4 miKings MeadowLargeWalking directions to Kings Meadow
0.2 miHills MeadowLargeWalking directions to Hills Meadow

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
11,598.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.02(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.89(+29%)
Other theft
13.54(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.47(0%)
Burglary
4.12(+58%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
178
62.46%
Other White
43
15.09%
Indian
11
3.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
3.16%
Other Asian
7
2.46%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
52.28%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.26%
No qualifications
18
7.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.47%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
48
36.09%
Owns outright
22
16.54%
Shared ownership
3
2.26%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Schools

In the RG4 8DG postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG4 8DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miNurseryNew Bridge Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG4 8DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 8DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCorner StoreGosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BLWalking directions to Corner Store
0.1 miLondisReading, RG4 8DWWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miLondis286 Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8EBWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miSmith News63 Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BNWalking directions to Smith News
0.3 miWaitrose51 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AYWalking directions to Waitrose