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About Gibraltar Cottage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Gibraltar Cottage is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Twyford, Reading, Reading (RG10 0AB). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2014. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. Today's modelled estimate of £571,000 is 48.3% above the 2012 sale price.
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
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Garage
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Aug 2024
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Gibraltar Cottage, Waltham Road, Twyford, Reading, RG10 0AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension at Gibraltar Cottage.
- Jan 2014ExtensionFullApprove
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Proposed erection of a part two storey/part single storey rear extension to dwelling.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£571,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2012)
£385,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Twyford Station — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG10 0AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.2dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 42 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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