The Palmer Primary Academy
Good0.21 miles · Ages 3–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 22 Nov 2022
3, NEWCASTLE ROAD, READING, RG2 7TN
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
Map is approximate based on postcode and does not show the exact property location.
| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-11-2014 | £244,000 | £267 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 19-07-2007 | £237,500 | £260 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 31-05-2002 | £162,000 | £177 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 30-07-1999 | £94,950 | £104 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 23-08-1996 | £69,950 | £76 | Semi-Detached | Freehold | No | A |
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2025 | D | B | 3 Newcastle Road | 915 | High (100) | View |
| 26 Nov 2021 | D | B | 3 Newcastle Road | 840 | High (100) | View |
| 06 Nov 2021 | C | C | Flat 3, 23 Newcastle Road | 366 | High (85) | View |
| 30 Oct 2017 | C | C | Flat 3, 17, Newcastle Road | 678 | High (85) | View |
£2,322–£2,613 per year
Likely Bands C–D · standard two-adult charge
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Reading average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
2 Outstanding · 4 Good · 1 Inadequate · 3 without a current rating
0.21 miles · Ages 3–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 22 Nov 2022
0.44 miles · Ages 4–11
Academy converter
Inspected 21 Sep 2022
0.67 miles · Ages 2–11
Community school
Inspected 7 Dec 2021
0.75 miles · Ages 3–11
Community school
Inspected 1 Jul 2025
0.84 miles · Ages 3–11
Community school
0.68 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy converter
Inspected 21 Nov 2023
0.82 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy converter
Inspected 8 Nov 2022
0.24 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 24 Nov 2021
0.97 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 10 Oct 2023
1.06 miles · Ages 14–19
University technical college
Inspected 4 Feb 2025
Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime is down 6.3% over the past year, driven by increases in burglary and offset by decreases in shoplifting.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 41.8% |
-7.1%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 10.1% |
-25.4%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Burglary | 42 | 9.7% |
+162.5%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Other theft | 42 | 9.7% |
+2.4%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Public order | 30 | 6.9% |
-23.1%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 6.4% |
-15.2%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 5.7% |
-30.6%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 3.7% |
+128.6%
vs -10.4% nationally
|
| Drugs | 15 | 3.4% |
+114.3%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
| Other crime | 11 | 2.5% |
+10%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
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