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Orchard Cottage, Church Lane, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9JA

UPRN:14004892Detached House5 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band HEPC: -
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T08:11:57.945727+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
Orchard Cottage, Church Lane, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9JA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,498,000
£1.42M - £1.57MHigh
Estimate
£1.50M
Range
£1.42M – £1.57M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£6,150
£6k - £7k
Monthly
£6,150
Yield
4.93%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Orchard Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 56/100. Investment score 45/100 reflects below-average fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (14/100). 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 SourcesPortal 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
56/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
45/ 100
Mixed
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
14/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 31
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,498,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£6,150
Gross Yield4.93%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£1,142,500 (2012-08-31)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
3RG2 9JA
Approval Rate
66.7%12mo
Development
low
  • 262403
    Full application for the proposed change of use of the existing building from Class E(g)(ii) to a mixed use comprising a commercial brewery (Class B2) and taproom (Sui Generis), together with the use of associated external land as an outdoor seating area and the erection of a pergola with associated external lighting (part retrospective).
    Pending
  • 262110
    Application to vary condition 4 of planning consent 232075 for the proposed raising of the roof to create first floor habitable accommodation along with balcony to the rear elevation. Single storey rear extension. Erection of an entrance gate with fencing and brick piers and railings to the highway frontage. Condition 4 refers to obscure glazing and the variation is to modify the height of the windows’ opening section and install restrictors. (Part retrospective)
    Approved
  • 261806
    Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 242712 dated 21/11/2025. Condition 6 relates to submission of a closing-out report (ecological mitigation and enhancement).
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership54.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2012-08-31
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density147 /km²
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 61%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • The Coombes Church of England Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Requires improvement
  • Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
    1.2 mi

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

  • Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
    1.3 mi

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

  • Reddam House Berkshire
    1.6 mi
    Inspected by ISI

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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