What type of property is 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ is a detached house.

When did 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ last change hands?

10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ last sold for £800,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £620,000 in July 2007, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and March 2019, 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ rose from £620,000 to £800,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (1,485 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8QZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

Has 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ had any planning applications?

10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ has 2 approved extension applications on file including side and rear extension and single-storey side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ located?

10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ sits in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

Police records around 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

The closest primary school to 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ is Emmer Green Primary School (188m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (413m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

The closest bus stop to 10 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ is St Barnabas Church, 234m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Gorselands, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QZ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

138 m²

1485 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Gorselands

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

10 Gorselands is a detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 138 m² (around 1485 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,009,000 is 26.1% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£539/sq ft) was about 44.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £800,000.

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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)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Sept 2018

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

79%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Gorselands, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Gorselands has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 10 Gorselands, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QZ

2decisions2extensions16documents6nearby

Nov 2021
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extension to existing bungalow
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
PL/21/1590
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ExtensionNov 2021Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

10 Gorselands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,009,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£800,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

31 March 2019Most recent
£800,000
+29.0%over 11 years
12 July 2007
£620,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8QZ: £752,500 (2024–2000).

Nearby sales in RG4 8QZ

On the street

Versus other Gorselands homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Gorselands outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,797

Street avg £4,474

Strongly above

Floor Area

138 m²

Street avg 170 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

St Barnabas Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Emmer Green Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 8QZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8QZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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