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5 Volunteer Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DN

UPRN:100080247769Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (69)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T05:40:56.322193+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:36.043150+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· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
5 Volunteer Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DN

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£652,000
£619k - £684kHigh
Estimate
£652k
Range
£619k – £684k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,300
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,300
Yield
4.23%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Volunteer Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (57/100). 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
22/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
57/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 13Bike 43
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£652,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,300
Gross Yield4.23%
1y Growth+7.3%
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price£420,000 (2019-06-28)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RG7 5DN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02280/ADV
    Add a branded company sign to the south elevation of Unit 4 Ely Road, this elevation looks on to Brunel Road. The branded fascia sign will enable visitors to identify our building. The sign will not be illuminated and will be 5.5 metres from the ground and will be 1.5x3.0.3 metres in size. It will be made of ACM
    Pending
  • 26/02149/HOUSE
    Proposed ground floor wrap around extension, facade changes, fence changes and all associated works.
    Pending
  • 26/02116/HOUSE
    Part single- part two-storey side and rear extension
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2019-06-28
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,513
Population Density-
Owner Occupied74%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 64%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • Theale Green School
    0.1 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Theale C.E. Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Haywards Farm School
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding
  • Englefield C.E. Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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Comparables

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  • 12 Volunteer Road
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    £450k
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  • 11 Volunteer Road
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    £430k
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  • 62 Volunteer Road
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    £410k
    -
  • 9 Volunteer Road
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    £375k
    -