What kind of home is 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR?

10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR?

10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR use?

The latest EPC at 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR?

10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR is in council tax band C.

Which area is 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR in?

10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR sits in Brimpton Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR 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.

What schools are near 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR?

The closest primary school to 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR is Burnham Copse Primary School (1.5km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hurst School (306m).

What is the nearest station to 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR?

The closest bus stop to 10 Borson Cottages, RG7 4RR is The Hurst Community College, 369m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Borson Cottages, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RR

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 10 Borson Cottages

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

10 Borson Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Brimpton Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 4RR). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 105), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

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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 4)

May 2023

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2013from Jan 2013

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Aug 2014from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromF22toD65

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-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 10 Borson Cottages, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Borson 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.

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

Current estimate

£348,000

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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Comparables

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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

0.4 km

The Hurst Community College — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Hurst School. 7 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 4RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 4RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

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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