Oakenwood Cottage, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SB
UPRN:10033006558Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: E (42)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:41:49.942061+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:47:52.314244+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
HP Score
63
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
17 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£884,000
£795k - £972kMedium
Estimate
£884k
Range
£795k – £972k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,150
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,150
Yield
4.28%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Oakenwood Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 50/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (4/100). 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
63
HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
50
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
7
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
4
Walkability
4/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 24
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£884,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,150
Gross Yield4.28%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-3.9%
5y Growth-1.4%
10y Growth+0.9%
Last Sold Price£800,000 (2021-06-28)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0RG8 7SB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- PendingP26/S1438/DISDischarge of Conditions 8 (Microgeneration System), 10 (Landscaping scheme), 11 (Tree Protection), 12 (Construction Mitigation & Enhancement Plan), 15 (External lighting), 16 (Surface Water drainage scheme), 17 (Foul Water drainage scheme) on application ref P25/S1703/FUL (Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of a two-storey dwelling with carport).
- PendingP26/S0413/HHAncillary accommodation in roof of garage to provide bedroom with en-suite shower.
- ApprovedP26/S0131/LBReplace failed clay tiles on The Old Stables with new clay tiles of a similar design and appearance. (Applicant's letter received 15 February and 24 March 2026).
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership71.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2021-06-28
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
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
- Inspected by ISIOratory Preparatory School0.5 mi
- Langtree School1.2 miGood
- Inspected by ISIThe Oratory School1.2 mi
- Woodcote Primary School1.3 miGood
2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Oakenwood Cottage-£800k-
- Ridings Mead-£380k-
- Ridings Mead-£200k-
- Shire Cottage-£137k-