What type of property is 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR is a semi-detached house.

When did 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR last change hands?

1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR last sold for £225,000 in March 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £171,000 in June 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

Across 3 sales between June 2008 and March 2017, 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR rose from £171,000 to £225,000, a change of £54,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR is G with a score of 6 out of 100, lodged in January 2021. It has dropped from a F recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 4JR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR 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 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR located?

1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR sits in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

Police records around 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

The closest primary school to 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR is Kennet Valley Primary School (543m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King's Academy Prospect (600m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR is Haywood Way, 125m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4JR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 6

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Almshouses

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

1 Almshouses is a semi-detached house in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading (RG30 4JR). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2021) shows a G (score 6), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it F (December 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On the market in March 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Across 2008–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year.

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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.

1 Almshouses's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2021

EPC Rating

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2021from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromF22toG6

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC GPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Almshouses has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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.

1 Almshouses saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£225,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2017Most recent
£225,000
+35.5%over 5 years
25 March 2011
£166,000
-2.9%over 2 years
10 June 2008
£171,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 4JR: £203,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in RG30 4JR

On the street

Versus other New Lane Hill homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 1 Almshouses runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,357

Street avg £6,200

Above

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Haywood Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Kennet Valley Primary School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 4JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 4JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

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