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

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
38 m²
409 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Tamar Court

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

Tamar Court is a semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 2EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. At 38 m² this is the 4th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in Tamar Court, where floor areas span 25–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Held since October 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £234,000 sits 95.1% above the 2001 sale of £119,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 33.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 38 m² it's 28.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 32 EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Tamar Court

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

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

Current Certificate(1 of 12)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
0.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2009from Apr 2009
EPC improved fromE39toD62
Hot Water
Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2009from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromD62toC74
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
50%80%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2012from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromC74toD65
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2012from May 2012
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Jun 2020from Aug 2014
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2021from Jun 2020
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Mar 2023from May 2021
Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Apr 2024from Mar 2023
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Jan 2026from Apr 2024
EPC improved fromD56toC72
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

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

Tamar Court has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£234,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2001)

£119,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 October 2001Most recent

    £119,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2EZ: £190,000 (2024–2021).

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.

On co₂ emissions, Tamar Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,157

Street avg £3,309

On par

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 47 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

0.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Tamar Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/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.

Go deeper on the local area

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 road noise heatmap for RG30 2EZ

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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Tamar Court, A, Amethyst Lane, Reading, RG30 2EZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.