Property profile

4 Blackwater CloseCaversham

Map showing 4 Blackwater Close, Caversham, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£535,000

Terraced sold in Emmer Green

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 sold09 Dec 2022
£475,000Change since last sale: +£58,000 (+12%)
Annualised change
+3.0% per yearReading annualised change (terraced) since 2022: +0.4% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £442 per sq ft
£402 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£40 per sq ft (−8.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Emmer Green
£444,000Estimate vs local median: +£89,000 (+20%)
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 period1967-1975
Floor area123 m² / 1,324 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection27 Jun 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
09 Dec 2022£475,000-

Local market

Property prices in Emmer Green

Median price: £485,000
Price per sq ft: £447
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £410K – £592K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £447 per square foot) in Emmer Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Emmer Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£662,500£459
Semi-Detached50£467,500£453
Terraced16£444,000£442
Flats14£215,000£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Emmer Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Emmer Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£522,500£242,500£385,000£315,000
2017£535,000£260,000£391,500£348,000
2018£568,650£235,000£382,500£372,000
2019£519,000£221,000£359,000£345,000
2020£541,250£235,000£395,000£325,500
2021£565,000£220,000£403,800£377,500
2022£720,000£230,000£475,500£403,500
2023£700,000£257,250£485,500£422,500
2024£615,000£260,000£475,000£395,000
2025£693,500£193,250£476,000£415,000
2026£707,500£243,000£470,000£492,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Emmer Green.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Emmer Green.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387£345£380£431
2017£379£384£367£405
2018£382£364£400£424
2019£379£340£380£386
2020£394£351£376£372
2021£449£350£391£383
2022£453£364£465£452
2023£465£374£429£447
2024£455£379£413£436
2025£485£338£469£447
2026£444£358£461£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Emmer Green.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Emmer Green in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 6NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG4 6NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202510, Blackwater Close, Reading, RG4 6NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
26 Mar 20268, Milestone View Court, Lowfield Road, Reading, RG4 6NDFlatsLeasehold£260,000
12 Feb 20263, Milestone View Court, Lowfield Road, Reading, RG4 6NDFlatsLeasehold£220,000
25 Jul 20252, Milestone View Court, Lowfield Road, Reading, RG4 6NDFlatsLeasehold£180,000
16 Dec 20252, Lowfield Road, Reading, RG4 6NJOtherFreehold£412,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Blackwater Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold71 m²£400,000 (2019)
2, Blackwater Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold176 m²£270,000 (2014)
3, Blackwater Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold125 m²£240,000 (2005)
6, Blackwater Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold82 m²£229,950 (2011)
7, Blackwater Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold101 m²£152,000 (2001)
10 Blackwater Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold82 m²£420,000 (2025)
11, Blackwater Close, Caversham, ReadingFreehold108 m²£180,000 (2003)

Area insights for RG4 6NP

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Overview

Postcode RG4 6NP is located in an urban city, within the Emmer Green area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Caversham Emmer Green area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caversham Emmer Green is £68,768 per year. The median sale price in Emmer Green is £485,000 (around £447 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £410,000 and £592,000. The nearest station is Reading, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Caversham Emmer Green has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,716 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Caversham Emmer Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 35 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Caversham Emmer Green is £68,768 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from RG4 6NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Caversham Emmer Green near RG4 6NP 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
3,498.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.76(-44%)
Other theft
4.99(-11%)
Vehicle crime
3.33(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.33(-48%)
Public order
2.22(-63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
70.4%
Indian
29
7.21%
Other White
29
7.21%
Pakistani
12
2.99%
Chinese
10
2.49%
Total population: 402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
46.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.25%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.24%
No qualifications
30
9.04%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
76
46.63%
Owns outright
68
41.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.2%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.84%
Social rents from council
1
0.61%
Total households: 163

Schools

In the RG4 6NP postcode area, located within Caversham Emmer Green, there are 4 primary and 0 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 6NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryMicklands Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.6 miPrimarySt Martin's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.7 miPrimaryCaversham Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG4 6NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG4 6NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCaversham Park Village StoreCaversham Park Road, Reading, RG4 6NYWalking directions to Caversham Park Village Store
0.2 miCaversham Park Convenience StoreCaversham Park Road, Reading, RG4 6NYWalking directions to Caversham Park Convenience Store