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2 Deanery Cottage, High Street, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6UP

UPRN:14013435Semi-Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:09:26.656593+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+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
2 Deanery Cottage, High Street, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6UP

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£672,000
£638k - £705kHigh
Estimate
£672k
Range
£638k – £705k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,700
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,700
Yield
4.82%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Deanery Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (48/100). 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
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
48/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£672,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,700
Gross Yield4.82%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.2%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1RG4 6UP
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 262529
    SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T1, Holly - Remove stems to improve access to compound area. T2, Sycamore - Crown reduction over towpath by 3m in height; remove major deadwood. T3, Holly - Remove and grind stump.
    Pending
  • 262528
    SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T1, Lawson Cypress - Crown reduction by 1.5m in height and 1m in lateral spread
    Pending
  • 262517
    SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA G1, Yew x7 – Reduce the height of the unmanaged section of Yew hedge by up to 2 metres to approximately align with the maintained height of the adjacent Laurel hedge. Additionally, reduce the unmanaged lateral growth by up to 1 metre to establish a more compact and manageable hedge profile. Holly – Reduce the Holly to approximately 2 metres above ground level. T2, Purple Plum - Reduce the lateral growth oversailing the driveway by up to 0.5 metres to improve clearance. T3, Yew - Reduce the lateral spread oversailing the driveway by up to 1 metre to lessen encroachment and improve access along the driveway. T5, Magnolia - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 1.2 metres, with pruning cuts made approximately 1 metre beyond the previous pruning points. T6, Magnolia - Reduce the height by up to 2 metres and reduce the spread of overextended limbs by up to 1.5 metres. T7, Indian Bean - Crown lift the tree to provide a minimum clearance of 2.25 metres above ground level by selectively pruning back drooping branch tips. T8, Hawthorn - Reduce the lateral spread extending into the garden by up to 1 metre to lessen encroachment onto surrounding trees and shrubs. T9, Handkerchief tree - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre. T10, English Oak - Reduce the height of the tree by up to 2 metres and the lateral spread by up to 1 metre. T11, Leyland Cypress - Reduce the height of the stems by up to 3 metres to approximately align with the height of the neighbouring Holm Oak. T12, Mulberry - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 1 metre. T13, Holm Oak - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 0.5 metres. T14, Horse Chestnut - Reduce overextended limbs oversailing the garden by up to 1.75 metres, approximately back into the natural crown profile. G15, Weeping Willow x2 - Crown lift the growth oversailing the garden to provide a minimum clearance of 3 metres above ground level. T16, Contorted Willow - Crown lift the tree to provide a minimum clearance of 3 metres above ground level to improve access beneath the crown. Additionally, selectively reduce limbs extending towards the property by up to 1.5 metres to provide a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres between the tree and the property. T17, Ash - Crown lift the growth oversailing the outbuilding to provide a minimum clearance of 2 metres between the tree and the roof.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density339 /km²
Owner Occupied74%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 58%65+ 26%

Schools Nearby

  • Reading Blue Coat School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Sonning Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Willow Bank Infant School
    1.2 mi

    Inspected as Willow Bank Infant School (URN 109889) on 6 Jul 2022

  • Willow Bank Junior School
    1.2 mi

    Inspected as Willow Bank Junior School (URN 109890) on 22 Mar 2023

2 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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