What kind of home is 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR?

3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR?

3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR last sold for £225,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in May 2008, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2008 and December 2023, 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR rose from £142,500 to £225,000, a change of £82,500. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR?

The current EPC rating for 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a C recorded in February 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR?

3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR use?

The latest EPC at 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR?

3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR 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 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR in?

3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

Is 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR 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 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR?

The closest primary school to 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR is Oxford Road Community School (225m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The WREN School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, RG1 7XR is Maitland Road, 160m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 336m away.

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

EPC B

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Branksome Court

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

3 Branksome Court is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 7XR). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 71 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 3 Branksome Court (48–71 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (83 versus a worst of 72). The latest certificate (March 2023) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£294/sq ft) was about 49.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £225,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Branksome Court ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromC80toB83

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Branksome Court, Prospect Street, Reading, RG1 7XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Branksome Court has no planning applications on record.

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.

3 Branksome Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

6 December 2023Most recent
£225,000
+57.9%over 15 years
15 May 2008
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 7XR: £215,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in RG1 7XR

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 epc rating, 3 Branksome Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,169

Street avg £2,610

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

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.

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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· 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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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