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3 Vickers Close, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EF

UPRN:14002800Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (72)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-12T04:00:02.909283+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:50:19.341019+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T10:54:17.034787+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· 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
3 Vickers Close, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EF

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£689,000
£655k - £724kHigh
Estimate
£689k
Range
£655k – £724k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,800
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,800
Yield
4.88%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

3 Vickers Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 43/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (34/100). 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.

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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
43/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
34/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£689,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,800
Gross Yield4.88%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0RG2 9EF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 262489
    Full application for the proposed change of use of the first floor to 1 no. two bedroom dwelling with associated installation of an external staircase and first floor entrance door, plus installation of a new shopfront and alterations to the existing forecourt to install an access ramp.
    Pending
  • 262350
    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
    Pending
  • 262299
    Application for a certificate of existing lawful development for the use of dwellinghouse in multiple occupation (Use Class C4).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership54.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density479 /km²
Owner Occupied81%
Age Distribution
0-15 24%16-64 62%65+ 14%
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Schools Nearby

  • Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
    0.1 mi

    Inspected as Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (URN 109886) on 22 Jan 2019

  • Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School (URN 109976) on 21 Jun 2023

  • Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Oakbank School
    0.8 mi

    Inspected as Oakbank (URN 138367) on 13 Nov 2024

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

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Comparables

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  • 3 Vickers Close
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    £555k
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  • 2 Vickers Close
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    £545k
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  • 2 Vickers Close
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    £300k
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  • 1 Vickers Close
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    £301k
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