What type of property is 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac and listed for its heritage value.

What was the last sold price for 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR last sold for £203,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £210,167 in August 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

Across 4 sales between August 2007 and April 2024, 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR fell from £210,167 to £203,000, a change of £7,167. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a F recorded in November 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (420 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

5 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 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR located?

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

Is 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, RG30 4JR?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4JR

Listed buildingNotable views4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

39 m²

420 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Almshouses

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

5 Almshouses is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading (RG30 4JR). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £203,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Listed buildingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2016from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromF34toG20

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Nov 2022from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromG20toE47

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%9%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildListed buildingNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a listed building, and 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 5 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

5 Almshouses's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£203,000

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

25 April 2024Most recent
£203,000
-6.5%over 7 years
31 January 2017
£217,000
+48.6%over 7 years
31 December 2009
£146,000
-30.5%over 2 years
21 August 2007
£210,167

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 4JR: £215,000 (2023–2017).

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.

On years held, 5 Almshouses runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,205

Street avg £6,251

Below

Floor Area

39 m²

Street avg 39 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed1 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Chichester Road, Tilehurst

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1 Almshouses, New Lane Hill, Tilehurst

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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

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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