When did Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ last change hands?

Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ last sold for £127,000 in July 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £58,000 in August 1995, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1995 and July 2006, Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ rose from £58,000 to £127,000, a change of £69,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ?

The current EPC rating for Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ?

Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ heated?

The latest EPC at Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ?

Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ is in council tax band C.

Where is Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ located?

Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ?

Police records around Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ 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 Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ?

The closest primary school to Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ is Southcote Primary School (681m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The WREN School (156m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ?

The closest bus stop to Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, RG30 2EZ is Liebenrood Road, 102m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 844m away.

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Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, Reading, RG30 2EZ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Medway Court

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

Medway Court is an end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG30 2EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 54 m² this is the 5th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in Medway Court, where floor areas span 38–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 9 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in July 2006. Across 1995–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 sits 63.8% above the 2006 sale of £127,000.

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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.

Medway Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 9)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2010from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC69toE51

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2012from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromE51toD57

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2012from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

63%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2019from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromC73toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Oct 2019from Aug 2019

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%60%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2020from Oct 2019

Low Energy Lighting

60%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2023from May 2020

EPC improved fromD65toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Jul 2025from Jul 2023

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Medway Court, A, Amethyst Lane, Reading, RG30 2EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Medway 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.

Medway Court has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£127,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

13 July 2006Most recent
£127,000
+119.0%over 10 years
9 August 1995
£58,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2EZ: £202,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in RG30 2EZ

On the street

Versus other Amethyst Lane homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Medway Court outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,352

Street avg £3,315

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Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 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.

£209k

1 Dorchester Court, Liebenrood Road

RG30 2DS

2 bed1 bath

£207k

1 Beacon Court, Southcote Road

RG30 2ER

2 bed1 bath

£202k

1 Armadale Court, Westcote Road

RG30 2DF

£202k

1 Burrcroft Court

RG30 2ET

3 bed

£201k

1 Dunleary Court, Westcote Road

RG30 2DJ

£216k

1 Baron Court

RG30 2BP

2 bed1 bath

£197k

1 Canford Court, Wilton Road

RG30 2SQ

2 bed

£226k

1 Cox Hollow, Southcote Road

RG30 2LA

2 bed2 bath

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

356/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Liebenrood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The WREN School. 28 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 2EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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