What type of property is 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP?

20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP?

20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP last sold for £170,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £41,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between September 1996 and July 2024, 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP rose from £41,000 to £170,000, a change of £129,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP?

The current EPC rating for 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP?

20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP?

20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP 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.

Where is 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP located?

20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP?

Police records around 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP 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.

Which schools serve 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP?

The closest primary school to 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP is Battle Primary Academy (350m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The WREN School (817m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP?

The closest bus stop to 20 Baron Court, RG30 2BP is Southcote Road, 107m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 147m away.

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20 Baron Court, Reading, RG30 2BP

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Baron Court

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

20 Baron Court is a mid-terrace house in Reading (RG30 2BP). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2022. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity. At 50 m² this is the 9th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 21 units on file.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 15.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£316/sq ft) was about 44.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £170,000.

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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)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 September 2034

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Apr 2022

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryGround Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Baron Court, Reading, RG30 2BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Baron Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

20 Baron Court has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£197,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£170,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2024Most recent
£170,000
+39.3%over 17 years
4 October 2006
£122,000
+4.3%over 2 years
12 February 2004
£117,000
+185.4%over 7 years
8 September 1996
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2BP: £206,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG30 2BP

On the street

Versus other Baron Court homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 20 Baron Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,400

Street avg £3,006

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 53 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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.

£197k

1 Canford Court, Wilton Road

RG30 2SQ

2 bed

£201k

1 Dunleary Court, Westcote Road

RG30 2DJ

£202k

1 Armadale Court, Westcote Road

RG30 2DF

£202k

1 Burrcroft Court

RG30 2ET

3 bed

£207k

1 Beacon Court, Southcote Road

RG30 2ER

2 bed1 bath

£209k

1 Dorchester Court, Liebenrood Road

RG30 2DS

2 bed1 bath

£185k

1 Ashbourne Court, 117 Wantage Road

RG30 2TQ

£184k

1 Dayworth Mews, Lundy Lane

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

356/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Southcote Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Battle Primary Academy. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 2BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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Common questions

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