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42 Old Bath Road, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6GA

UPRN:14024899Detached House4 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: D (66)
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 (2026-07-10T08:33:02.022371+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· 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
42 Old Bath Road, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6GA

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£1,000,000
£950k - £1.05MHigh
Estimate
£1.00M
Range
£950k – £1.05M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,650
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,650
Yield
4.38%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Old Bath Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 73/100. Investment score 58/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (43/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
73/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
58/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
43/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£1,000,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,650
Gross Yield4.38%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.2%
5y Growth+0.8%
10y Growth+1.9%
Last Sold Price£555,000 (2014-06-27)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG4 6GA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 262523
    Application to vary condition 2 of planning consent 241427 for proposed erection of 1no seven bedroom dwelling following demolition of the existing dwelling. Variation is to allow changes to layout, raising of the roof and changes to fenestration.
    Pending
  • 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
  • 262531
    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1246/2008. T2, Sycamore - Fell to an 8ft monolith.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-06-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

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

  • Reading Blue Coat School
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Dominic Savio Catholic Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Outstanding
  • Sonning Church of England Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Bulmershe School
    0.6 mi
    -

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

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Comparables

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  • 40 Old Bath Road
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    £1.10M
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  • 42 Old Bath Road
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    £555k
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  • 48 Old Bath Road
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    £570k
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  • 46 Old Bath Road
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    £580k
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