What type of property is 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (1,722 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

7 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 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

Police records around 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ show an average of 134 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

How well connected is 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Gorselands, RG4 8QZ is St Barnabas Church, 234m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Gorselands, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QZ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

160 m²

1722 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Gorselands

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

7 Gorselands is a detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 160 m² (around 1722 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

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Current Certificate

May 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 May 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Gorselands, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Gorselands 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.

7 Gorselands has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£822,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8QZ: £795,000 (2024–2007).

Nearby sales in RG4 8QZ

On the street

Versus other Gorselands homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 7 Gorselands runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

160 m²

Street avg 168 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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.

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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.

Full Reading report

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

Crime

134/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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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 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

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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