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65 Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EJ

UPRN:14002852Bungalow Property2 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-11T06:41:20.289867+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
65 Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9EJ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£308,000
£278k - £339kMedium
Estimate
£308k
Range
£278k – £339k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
4.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

65 Chestnut Crescent earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 43/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (30/100). 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 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
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
43/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
23/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
30/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£308,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield4.87%
1y Growth+10.7%
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
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1RG2 9EJ
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)
8 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density3,688 /km²
Owner Occupied68%
Age Distribution
0-15 23%16-64 64%65+ 13%
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Schools Nearby

  • Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
    0.0 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 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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