257 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HF
UPRN:14025306Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band FEPC: D (65)
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 (2026-07-10T09:00:10.140055+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
HP Score
70
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
today
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£779,000
£740k - £818kHigh
Estimate
£779k
Range
£740k – £818k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,200
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,200
Yield
4.93%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
257 Shinfield Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 70/100. Investment score 50/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (61/100). 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
70
HP Score
70/ 100
Mixed
50
Investment Score
50/ 100
Moderate
17
Crime Score
17/ 100
Moderate
61
Walkability
61/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 15Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£779,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,200
Gross Yield4.93%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-2.5%
5y Growth+0.5%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£371,000 (2005-11-17)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceModerate
- RadonLow
- MiningUnknown
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0RG2 8HF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending262553Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
- Pending262302Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension.
- Pending262288Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to create habitable accommodation, plus changes to fenestration and internal alterations.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership54.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2005-11-17
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£43,538
Population Density-
Owner Occupied55%
Age Distribution
0-15 22%16-64 67%65+ 11%
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISICrosfields School0.2 mi
- The Ridgeway Primary School0.2 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Whiteknights Primary School0.3 miGood
- Inspected by ISILeighton Park School0.3 mi
0 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 257 Shinfield Road-£730k-
- 263 Shinfield Road-£495k-
- 269 Shinfield Road-£825k-
- 255 Shinfield Road-£500k-