Oak Mead, Coombesbury Lane, Wickham Heath, Newbury, RG20 8PH

HP Score
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Oak Mead earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (1/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Valuation & Market
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideModerate
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
- Approved25/02974/FULProposed replacement two storey dwelling
- Approved25/02720/FULMAJSection 73A: Vary condition 9 'scheme of landscaping', 22 'landscape and ecological management plan',23 'updated ecological appraisal', 24 'bat mitigation strategy', 25 'biodiversity monitoring strategy', 27 'external lighting' and 29 'biodiversity mitigation and enhancement' of planning permission 21/02529/COMIND (Fully retrospective: Proposed change of use from agricultural to new equine facility (racehorse training and stabling) for 45No horses, including the installation of associated car park, all storm water and foul water drainage, and new landscaping. The installation of new entrance gates within existing vehicular access and gallops. Refurbishment of existing former farm buildings, demolition of existing hay barn, erection of new stable building, horse walker and lunge pen).
- Approved24/02796/HOUSEProposed two storey rear extension along with internal reconfiguration, enlarged dormer window, addition of air source heat pump and solar panels on the roof.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership76.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2019-01-17
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Area Profile
Schools Nearby
- Stockcross C.E. School1.2 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
- Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School1.8 miGood
- New Barn School2.2 miInadequate
- iCollege Alternative Provision2.5 miReport card2026
Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.
2 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Darlston-£632k-
- Oak Mead Coombesbury Lane-£1.19M-
- Darlstan Coombesbury Lane-£325k-
- Brae Cottage-£435k-