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1 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 7XR

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Branksome Court

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

1 Branksome Court is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7XR). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. At 80 m² this is the 30th smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 31 units on file.

It hasn't traded since November 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 sits 344.4% above the 1996 sale of £49,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£57/sq ft) was about 71.5% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Feb 2010
EPC improved fromD64toC80
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
30%57%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2022from Mar 2011
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 7XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Branksome Court has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

41 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.

Latest sale on 1 Branksome Court was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

On the street

Versus other Prospect Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Branksome Court runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£619

Street avg £2,793

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Branksome Court

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Maitland Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oxford Road Community School. 35 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 7XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 7XR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 7XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

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 1 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 7XR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.