What kind of home is 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW last sold for £230,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in June 2002, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

Across 2 sales between June 2002 and January 2023, 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW rose from £123,000 to £230,000, a change of £107,000. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

The current EPC rating for 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW use?

The latest EPC at 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW in?

42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

Police records around 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

The closest primary school to 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW is Coley Primary School (437m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (1.0km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW?

The closest bus stop to 42 Admirals Court, RG1 6SW is Admirals Court, 33m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

42 Admirals Court, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG1 6SW

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Admirals Court

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

42 Admirals Court is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG1 6SW). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the 31st smallest of 48 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2018. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £196,000 is 14.8% below the 2023 sale of £230,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£436/sq ft) was about 73.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £230,000.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Admirals Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from Dec 2018

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

100%67%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Admirals Court, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG1 6SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Admirals Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Admirals Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2023)

£230,000

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

20 January 2023Most recent
£230,000
+87.0%over 20 years
19 June 2002
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 6SW: £205,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in RG1 6SW

On the street

Versus other Admirals Court homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 42 Admirals Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,694

Street avg £3,018

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Admirals Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£183k

1 Admirals Court, Rose Kiln Lane

RG1 6SW

£179k

1 Cranford Mews, Berkeley Avenue

RG1 6HD

1 bed1 bath

£174k

1 Belford Court, Laud Close

RG1 6RE

£221k

1 Florida Court, Bath Road

RG1 6NX

3 bed1 bath

£173k

1 Cheriton Court

RG1 6BQ

1 bed

£170k

1 Bunyan Court, Laud Close

RG1 6RF

£229k

1 Caroline Court, Bath Road

RG1 6HW

£248k

1 Berkeley Court, Coley Avenue

RG1 6LH

2 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Reading district page.

Full Reading report

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Admirals Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Coley Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 6SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 6SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Admirals Court, Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, RG1 6SW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.