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53 Ducketts Mead, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9GY

UPRN:10013469197Purpose Built Flat1 bedsBuilt 2007 onwards
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T07:51:53.734816+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:19:14.314409+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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)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
53 Ducketts Mead, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9GY

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£165,000
£157k - £174kHigh
Estimate
£165k
Range
£157k – £174k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
6.91%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

53 Ducketts Mead earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (42/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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
70/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
17/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
42/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 9Bike 57
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£165,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield6.91%
1y Growth-32.9%
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£109,000 (2021-02-19)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG2 9GY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 262252
    Householder application for the proposed erection of a single-storey rear extension forming a conservatory with a pitched roof, partial conversion of the existing garage to a games room, installation of timber decking and alterations to boundary fencing (retrospective).
    Pending
  • 262250
    APPLICATION FOR THE WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO-0672-1994 Tree A (G1 on TPO) – three limbs which should be cut back to the main trunk. Estimate 4 - 5 metres to be cut back. Tree B (G1 on TPO) – limb to be removed back to main trunk. Estimate 4 - 5 metres to be cut back. Tree C (G1 on TPO) - to remove the whole limb. Reason for Works: large limbs on the trees directly behind our summerhouse, which will cause significant damage should they fall.
    Pending
  • 262191
    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO-0134-1978 T22, Oak - Reduce the crown height from 14 metres to approximately 10.5 metres and reducing the crown spread from 9 metres to approximately 6.75 metres, whilst retaining a flowing and balanced natural crown shape.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership54.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining80 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2021-02-19
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density-
Owner Occupied58%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 69%65+ 10%
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Schools Nearby

  • Crosfields School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Geoffrey Field Infant School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Geoffrey Field Junior School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • Christ The King Catholic Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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