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2 Palmers Cottages, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PP

UPRN:10033006318Mid Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: E (51)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-28T04:00:02.299619+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:37:50.357196+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T17:27:34.635121+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)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 refresh
2 Palmers Cottages, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PP

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
16 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£838,000
£754k - £922kMedium
Estimate
£838k
Range
£754k – £922k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,950
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,950
Yield
4.22%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Palmers Cottages earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 51/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (13/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
51/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
13/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 9Bike 22
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£838,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,950
Gross Yield4.22%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.9%
5y Growth-1.4%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£400,000 (2012-11-30)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG8 7PP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • P26/S4097/HH
    The construction of a first-floor extension over the rear portion of the existing bungalow, incorporating the raising of the existing roof ridge by approximately 2.6m. Erection of a single-storey side extension, an extension to the existing porch, the installation of five conservation-style rooflights, alterations to window proportions, external cladding, and associated internal alterations. Erection of a single-storey, flat-roofed garden room to provide classroom accommodation.
    Pending
  • P26/S2564/LB
    Demolition of lean-to structure and replacement with oak framed extension. Structural and non-structural alterations and repairs to existing cottage (amended plans and additional information received 4 September 2026)
    Pending
  • P26/S2563/HH
    Demolition of lean-to structure and replacement with oak framed extension. Structural and non-structural alterations and repairs to existing cottage.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership71.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-11-30
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,026
Population Density123 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 56%65+ 24%

Schools Nearby

  • Oratory Preparatory School
    0.6 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Whitchurch Primary School
    1.1 mi
    Good
  • Pangbourne Primary School
    1.8 mi
    Good
  • Langtree School
    1.8 mi
    Good

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

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