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26 Garston Crescent, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4XJ

UPRN:100080240515Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (76)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T05:40:56.322193+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:07:52.165502+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
26 Garston Crescent, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4XJ

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
6 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£373,000
£354k - £392kHigh
Estimate
£373k
Range
£354k – £392k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
4.99%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

26 Garston Crescent earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (44/100). 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.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
44/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£373,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield4.99%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£248,500 (2015-11-26)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG31 4XJ
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02372/FUL
    Hybrid application: Full planning application for the erection of two storey, 70 bed care home and outline application for 7 residential dwellings with all matters reserved except access, layout and scale. Section 73: Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) and condition 13 (BREEAM) of previously approved application 23/00117/OUTMAJ
    Pending
  • PL/26/1406
    The installation of 1no. new power generator, 1no. new equipment cabinet and associated ancillary works thereto.
    Rejected
  • 26/02271/COND
    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 (Eco enhance) and 6 (Sustainability) of planning permission 26/00923/HOUSE
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership72.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-11-26
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
3 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,513
Population Density5,230 /km²
Owner Occupied47%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 60%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • Calcot Infant School and Nursery
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Calcot Junior School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary School
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Springfield Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

2 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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