Property profile

1 Cardinal CloseCaversham

Map showing 1 Cardinal Close, Caversham, Reading

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£260,000

Flats sold in Thames

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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 sold30 Jan 2026
£240,000Change since last sale: +£20,000 (+8.4%)
Annualised change
+12% per yearReading annualised change (flats) since 2026: −5.6% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £387 per sq ft
£474 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£87 per sq ft (+22%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Thames
£267,000Estimate vs local median: −£7,000 (−2.6%)
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 typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area51 m² / 549 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection08 Oct 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Jan 2026£240,000-

Local market

Property prices in Thames

Median price: £325,000
Price per sq ft: £422
Sales (last 12 months): 115
Typical range (middle 50%): £269K – £395K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £422 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
Flats57£267,000£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 8BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 8BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 May 202629, Cardinal Close, Reading, RG4 8BZTerracedFreehold£380,000
30 Jan 20261, Cardinal Close, Reading, RG4 8BZFlatsLeasehold£240,000
10 Dec 202547, Cardinal Close, Reading, RG4 8BZTerracedFreehold£450,000
25 Jul 202523, Cardinal Close, Reading, RG4 8BZTerracedFreehold£470,000
14 Aug 20269, St Stephens Close, Reading, RG4 8BXTerracedFreehold£515,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold37 m²£220,000 (2017)
4, Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold38 m²£230,000 (2018)
6, Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold39 m²£155,000 (2009)
7, Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold38 m²£137,500 (2006)
8, Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold35 m²£141,000 (2011)
9, Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold38 m²£73,000 (1998)
11, Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold38 m²£240,000 (2016)
12 Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold38 m²£240,000 (2017)
14 Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold32 m²£126,000 (2005)
15, Cardinal Close, Caversham, ReadingLeasehold49 m²£56,000 (1996)

Area insights for RG4 8BZ

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Overview

Postcode RG4 8BZ 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 £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £268,500 and £395,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
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

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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 8BZ.

Flood risk

Low

Lower Caversham near RG4 8BZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG4 8BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Reading

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Reading

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG4 8BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChristchurch MeadowsLargeWalking directions to Christchurch Meadows
0.3 miHills MeadowLargeWalking directions to Hills Meadow
0.4 miCaversham Court GardensSmallWalking directions to Caversham Court Gardens

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
2,372.5 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
128
43.54%
Other White
57
19.39%
Indian
47
15.99%
Chinese
19
6.46%
African
17
5.78%
Total population: 294

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
70.25%
No qualifications
20
8.26%
Level 3 (A level)
16
6.61%
Apprenticeship
14
5.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
4.55%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
38.73%
Owns outright
48
33.8%
Owns with a mortgage
34
23.94%
Other social rented
2
1.41%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Schools

In the RG4 8BZ postcode area, located within Lower Caversham, there are 6 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 8BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThameside Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimaryE P Collier Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG4 8BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 8BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSmith News63 Gosbrook Road, Reading, RG4 8BNWalking directions to Smith News
0.2 miWaitrose51 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8AYWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miIceland39 Church Street, Reading, RG4 8BAWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miYour Local Store153 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8AUWalking directions to Your Local Store
0.2 miNisa Local163-165 Caversham Road, Reading, RG1 8BBWalking directions to Nisa Local