What kind of home is 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY?

1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY is a mid-terrace house.

What did 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY sell for?

1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY last sold for £90,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY?

1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY use?

The latest EPC at 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY?

1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY 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 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY in?

1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY?

Police records around 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY show an average of 356 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY?

The closest primary school to 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY is Wilson Primary School (197m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The WREN School (1.3km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Gordon Palmer Court, RG30 1EY is Brock Gardens, 127m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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1 Gordon Palmer Court, Reading, RG30 1EY

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Gordon Palmer Court

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

1 Gordon Palmer Court is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 1EY). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 47 m² this is the 17th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–62 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £125,000 is 38.9% above the 2020 sale price. Sold March 2020 for £90,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from May 2010

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gordon Palmer Court, Reading, RG30 1EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gordon Palmer 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£125,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2020Most recent
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 1EY: £95,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in RG30 1EY

On the street

Versus other Gordon Palmer Court homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Gordon Palmer Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,915

Street avg £2,078

Below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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.

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Crime

356/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brock Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Wilson Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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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 RG30 1EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 1EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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