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8 Dowles Barn Close, Barkham, Wokingham, RG41 4ET

UPRN:10024046652Detached House5 bedsBuilt 2012 onwards
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: B (82)
Data freshness:Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-11T06:40:37.236511+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T17:14:24.589647+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d 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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 (2026-10-14T00:56:41.781375+00:00)
8 Dowles Barn Close, Barkham, Wokingham, RG41 4ET

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,453,000
£1.38M - £1.52MHigh
Estimate
£1.45M
Range
£1.38M – £1.52M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£5,750
£5k - £6k
Monthly
£5,750
Yield
4.75%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Dowles Barn Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 52/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (22/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
52/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
22/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 22
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,453,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£5,750
Gross Yield4.75%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.9%
5y Growth+1.8%
10y Growth+1.7%
Last Sold Price£975,000 (2016-12-22)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
2RG41 4ET
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 262655
    Householder application for the proposed erection of single-storey detached garage.
    Pending
  • 262627
    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of integral garage to habitable accommodation, internal reconfiguration and changes to fenestration.
    Pending
  • 262221
    Reserved Matters (Phase 2) pursuant to Outline Planning Permission 222306 (Appeal Ref. APP/X0360/W/24/3354667) for the erection of 101 dwellings and associated works. Details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be considered. Information also submitted in support of Conditions 2a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 22.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership57%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-12-22
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density-
Owner Occupied89%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 64%65+ 16%
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Schools Nearby

  • Waverley Preparatory School & Day Nursery
    0.7 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Evendons Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Outstanding
  • Windmill Primary School and Nursery
    1.1 mi
    -
  • The Hawthorns Primary School
    1.1 mi

    Inspected as The Hawthorns Primary School (URN 109921) on 29 Jun 2022

2 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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