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6 Shipton Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6PE

UPRN:100080245647Detached Bungalow4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:28.551710+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:35:11.350043+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
6 Shipton Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6PE

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
9 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£554,000
£526k - £581kHigh
Estimate
£554k
Range
£526k – £581k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,250
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,250
Yield
4.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

6 Shipton Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (65/100). 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 NationsMarket 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
5/ 100
Low
Walkability
65/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 33
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£554,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,250
Gross Yield4.87%
1y Growth+68.8%
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£231,000 (2004-10-07)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG31 6PE
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02401/COND
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Sustainability Statement) of approved 26/01848/HOUSE
    Pending
  • PL/26/1448
    Change of use from a sui generis mixed use of car sales, vehicle repair and MOT testing to a sui generis mixed use of vehicle repair, MOT testing and hand car wash. Reconfiguration and extension of the existing workshop, with replacement roof including removal of the asbestos cement roof. Erection of an enclosed car wash building to the west of the workshop. Replacement entrance gates, with associated parking, drainage and external works.
    Pending
  • 26/02330/CERTE
    Retention of rocket structure. Retention of subterranean works comprising basements, subterranean tunnels, rooms, lift, staircases and services.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership72.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2004-10-07
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
9 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,513
Population Density-
Owner Occupied93%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 60%65+ 23%

Schools Nearby

  • Downsway Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Brookfields School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Brookfields Special School (URN 110186) on 12 Sep 2019

  • Westwood Farm Infant School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Westwood Farm Junior School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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