Property profile

12 Wolsey RoadCaversham

Map showing 12 Wolsey Road, Caversham, Reading

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£700,000

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

This property vs market

Price per sq ftLocal median £550 per sq ft
£509 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£40 per sq ft (−7.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Thames
£602,500Estimate vs local median: +£99,000 (+16%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area128 m² / 1,378 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection15 May 2023

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

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 8BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 202519, Wolsey Road, Reading, RG4 8BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£535,000
22 Jun 2026Flat 39, Crayshaw Court, Abbotsmead Place, Reading, RG4 8EQFlatsLeasehold£172,000
13 May 2026Flat 25, Crayshaw Court, Abbotsmead Place, Reading, RG4 8EQFlatsLeasehold£172,500
24 Mar 2026Flat 20, Crayshaw Court, Abbotsmead Place, Reading, RG4 8EQFlatsLeasehold£206,500
07 Mar 2026Flat 22, Crayshaw Court, Abbotsmead Place, Reading, RG4 8EQFlatsLeasehold£187,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold90 m²£453,000 (2020)
4, Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold87 m²£415,000 (2017)
6, Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold86 m²£425,000 (2019)
7 Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold84 m²£515,000 (2023)
8 Wolsey Road, Caversham, Reading, ReadingFreehold112 m²£525,000 (2021)
9, Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold93 m²£407,000 (2018)
10 Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold88 m²£440,000 (2017)
13, Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold82 m²£176,000 (2002)
15, Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold92 m²£460,000 (2021)
19 Wolsey Road, Caversham, ReadingFreehold75 m²£535,000 (2025)

Area insights for RG4 8BY

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Overview

Postcode RG4 8BY 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Balmore Walk.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Lower Caversham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,036 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Lower Caversham has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from RG4 8BY.

Flood risk

Low

Lower Caversham near RG4 8BY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% 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 8BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 8BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBalmore WalkLargeWalking directions to Balmore Walk
0.2 miChristchurch MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Christchurch Meadows
0.4 miHills MeadowLargeWalking directions to Hills Meadow

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
7,686.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
79.18(+892%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.69(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.5(+26%)
Public order
11.63(+92%)
Other theft
7.75(+38%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
62.86%
Other White
44
11.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
5.19%
Other
16
4.16%
Irish
14
3.64%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
187
55.99%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.98%
No qualifications
33
9.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
8.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.49%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
37.13%
Owns outright
70
34.65%
Owns with a mortgage
46
22.77%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.47%
Social rents from council
3
1.49%
Total households: 202

Schools

In the RG4 8BY postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 5 primary and 1 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 8BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miNot applicableQueen Anne's SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 8BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitrose51 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AYWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miSmith News63 Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BNWalking directions to Smith News
0.1 miIceland39 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8BAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miTesco Express18-20 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miH. K. Stores47 Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SYWalking directions to H. K. Stores