Property profile

28Fairfax Close, Caversham

Map showing 28, Fairfax Close, Caversham, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£675,000

Detached sold in Caversham

The box shows the middle 50% of detached 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 sold02 Nov 2012
£462,500Change since last sale: +£212,000 (+46%)
Annualised change
+2.7% per yearReading annualised change (detached) since 2012: +4.0% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £490 per sq ft
£400 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£91 per sq ft (−18%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Caversham
£677,500Estimate vs local median: −£3,000 (−0.4%)
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
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area157 m² / 1,688 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection19 Jul 2010

Sales history

DatePriceChange
02 Nov 2012£462,500+3%
14 Jan 2011£449,000+30%
03 Apr 2002£345,000+82%
04 Dec 1997£190,000-

Local market

Property prices in Caversham

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £459
Sales (last 12 months): 140
Typical range (middle 50%): £331K – £491K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Caversham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £995,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caversham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£677,500£490
Semi-Detached37£500,000£494
Terraced57£407,000£471
Flats38£251,500£386

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caversham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£554,000£242,500£387,475£341,250
2017£635,000£252,500£430,000£349,500
2018£575,000£250,000£475,000£356,500
2019£642,500£233,000£433,750£340,000
2020£871,000£251,500£450,000£350,000
2021£735,000£253,000£455,500£360,000
2022£849,500£247,500£538,000£403,000
2023£700,000£265,000£545,000£415,000
2024£760,000£245,000£480,000£385,000
2025£670,000£250,000£505,000£402,500
2026£717,500£241,500£501,500£413,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caversham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450£359£427£405
2017£447£400£410£413
2018£440£380£419£423
2019£438£366£415£395
2020£384£406£429£415
2021£481£388£450£427
2022£505£384£532£465
2023£465£394£487£476
2024£482£399£452£471
2025£525£391£486£479
2026£566£379£496£465
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caversham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 6DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 6DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202518, Fairfax Close, Reading, RG4 6DADetachedFreehold£730,000
03 Aug 2026Flat 4, 85, Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DSFlatsLeasehold£206,875
20 Jul 2026Flat 4, 87, Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DSFlatsLeasehold£325,000
11 Jul 202519, Rufus Isaacs Road, Reading, RG4 6DDDetachedFreehold£721,000
09 Apr 202638, Waller Court, Reading, RG4 6DBFlatsLeasehold£245,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Fairfax Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold122 m²£660,500 (2023)
2 Fairfax Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold121 m²£662,500 (2022)
3, Fairfax Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold107 m²£540,000 (2017)
5, Fairfax Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold108 m²£615,000 (2021)
8, Fairfax Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold108 m²£365,000 (2012)
9, Fairfax Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold144 m²£635,000 (2019)
11 Fairfax Close, Caversham, Reading, ReadingFreehold139 m²£735,000 (2021)
12 Fairfax Close, Caversham, Reading, ReadingFreehold101 m²£500,000 (2021)
14 Fairfax Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold111 m²£600,000 (2025)
15, Fairfax Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold154 m²£499,950 (2013)

Area insights for RG4 6DA

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Overview

Postcode RG4 6DA is located in an urban city, within the Caversham 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 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 Caversham is £405,000 (around £459 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £330,625 and £490,500. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Balmore Walk.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Lower Caversham has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,572 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Lower Caversham has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from RG4 6DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Caversham near RG4 6DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Reading located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG4 6DA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 6DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBalmore WalkLargeWalking directions to Balmore Walk
0.5 miChristchurch MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Christchurch Meadows
0.5 miHills MeadowLargeWalking directions to Hills Meadow

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
6,716.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
86(+978%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.64(+3%)
Vehicle crime
11.3(+205%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.16(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
256
70.52%
Other White
36
9.92%
Indian
18
4.96%
Chinese
12
3.31%
Other
9
2.48%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
49.48%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.92%
No qualifications
32
11.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
36.77%
Owns outright
41
26.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
20.65%
Other social rented
21
13.55%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.94%
Total households: 155

Schools

In the RG4 6DA postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 7 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 6DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableQueen Anne's SchoolOther independent school
0.2 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miNot applicableChiltern Nursery Nurse Training SchoolMiscellaneous

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG4 6DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 6DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCorner StoreGosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BLWalking directions to Corner Store
0.3 miLondis286 Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8EBWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food100 South View Avenue, Reading, RG4 5BBWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miShop Inn114 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 6DHWalking directions to Shop Inn
0.3 miSmith News63 Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BNWalking directions to Smith News