What type of property is 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE?

1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2018 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE?

1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). That makes it about 48% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 4RE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE located?

1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE sits in Brimpton, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE?

The closest primary school to 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE is Brimpton C.E. Primary School (638m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hurst School (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RE is Brimpton Post Office, 839m away. The nearest rail option is Midgham Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, Brimpton, Reading, RG7 4RE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Able Bridge Cottages

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

1 Able Bridge Cottages is a semi-detached house in Brimpton, Reading, Reading (RG7 4RE). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 108), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromF29toE47

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

DualElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%70%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2023from Apr 2021

EPC improved fromE47toC70

Hot Water

Very PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-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 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, Brimpton, Reading, RG7 4RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Able Bridge Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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 Able Bridge Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£438,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Brimpton Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Brimpton C.E. Primary School. 4 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 RG7 4RE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

41.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 4RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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