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The Kestrel, Ravensworth Road, Mortimer West End, Reading, RG7 3UD

UPRN:100081024766Detached Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: G (10)
Data freshness:Planning· 3mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-19T07:44:08.300059+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-10T15:30:22.737834+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-14T06:35:38.707970+00:00)
The Kestrel, Ravensworth Road, Mortimer West End, Reading, RG7 3UD

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£696,000
£661k - £730kHigh
Estimate
£696k
Range
£661k – £730k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,450
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,450
Yield
4.22%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

The Kestrel earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (38/100). 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)Defra 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
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
36/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
38/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 28
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£696,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,450
Gross Yield4.22%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.1%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.0%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1RG7 3UD
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02347/TPW
    T1, 2 - Oaks: Close to from of the house. Remove major deadwood, reduce lateral growth growing towards the house by 1-2m to suitable growth points to manage encroachment to the house T3 - Oak: remove major deadwood and carry out radial lateral prune of 1-2m on the west side of the tree T4 - Oak: In corner of garden. Remove epicormic growth off the stem to 4-5m remove any major deadwood and carry out lateral reductio of 1-2m on the west side of the canopy to manage garden encroachment T5 - Oak: close to the Yew tree. Tree has historical limb failure, remove major deadwood and rebalance canopy on the west side of the canopy by 1-2m to suitable growth points T6 - Oak: behind the garage. Remove major deadwood T7 - Oak: close to the back of the property and the neighbours. Reduce the west side of the canopy by 1-2m to manage encroachment and risk branch drop. No wounds on any of the trees to exceed 75-100mm.
    Pending
  • 26/02080/LDPO
    Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of Class C3 dwellinghouse as children's home.
    Pending
  • 26/01963/TPW
    T3 Beech The Beech tree is approximately 15m in height with a 5m spread. Reduce the northern aspect of the crown by up to 2m, pruning back to suitable growth points, to correct the structural imbalance towards No. 2. Following works, the tree will retain a minimum height of 13m with a radial spread of approximately 3m to the north and south. T4 Beech The Beech tree is approximately 15 metres in height with a 5m spread. Reduce the overextended northern lateral branch overhanging the parking area by up to 2m, pruning back to a suitable lateral branch union or branch collar, and reduce the northern upper crown by up to 2m. Following works, the tree will retain an approximate height of 13m with a radial spread of 3m to the north and south. T5 Beech The Beech tree is approximately 15m in height with a 7m spread. Reduce the northern, road-facing lateral branch by up to 3 metres, undertake an overall crown reduction of up to 2m, and remove deadwood greater than 30mm in diameter throughout the crown. Following works, the tree will retain an approximate height of 13m with a radial spread of 3m to the north and south.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,513
Population Density2,120 /km²
Owner Occupied58%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 59%65+ 22%

Schools Nearby

  • Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School
    0.8 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School
    1.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The Willink School
    1.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Mrs Bland's Infant School
    1.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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